US Bridges

Frankfurst Ave over Stream

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M7.8 · Structure no. 300000BCY079020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
50,800
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Frankfurst Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Frankfurst Ave over Stream in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,495 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankfurst Ave
CrossesStream
LocationMilepost M7.8
RouteCity Street 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24253, -76.59522
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2019)
Projected traffic67,495 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfurst Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankfurst Ave over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Frankfurst Ave over Stream carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frankfurst Ave over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Frankfurst Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.