Wise Avenue over Bear Creek

Fair Condition78 years old26,231 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Location0.9 Mi W Of North Pt RD
CarriesWise Avenue
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates39.26125, -76.47809

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length429.1 ft (130.8 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Area1,635 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,231 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000B-0079010

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