The Replacement of Fort Avenue

Bridge over CSXT

November 9, 2010
To: Fort McHenry Business Association (FMBA)
 Existing Fort Avenue Bridge

 Originally Constructed in 1920 by Baltimore &

Ohio (B&O) Railroad
 50 Ton Trolley Cars & 20 Ton Trucks
 Vertical Clearance of 17’-10”
 Last Bridge Inspection – 2007
 BSR – 36.4
 Structurally Obsolete and Structurally Deficient
Existing Fort Avenue Bridge
Existing Fort Avenue Bridge
 Replacement Considerations

 Impact to the Public and Neighborhood

(Under Full Closure)
 Limited Load Capacity
 Historical Impacts
 Environmental Impacts
 Other State and/or Federal Requirements
 Code Regulations of Maryland (COMAR)
 Regulation 09.12.91.04C(1)
 Minimum of 21’-0” Vertical Clearance above Railroad
 Proposed Fort Avenue Bridge

 21’-0” Minimum Vertical Clearance

 Maintain Existing Roadway Width and Sidewalks
 Add Green Space (Trees & Planters)
 Increase Bridge Capacity
 Add Bike Lanes
 Baltimore City DOT and CSXT Partnership
Proposed Fort Avenue Bridge

ELEVATION
 Proposed Fort Avenue Bridge

 Typical Section
 Proposed Work Limits
 640’ of East Fort Avenue to be Reconstructed
 Two 20” Dia. Water Mains, One 10” Fire Main
 One 12” Gas Main , Electrical Duct Bank
 Verizon Duct Bank
Proposed Roadway Sections

WEST APPROACH OF BRIDGE (TOWARDS FORT McHENRY)

EAST APPROACH OF BRIDGE (TOWARDS FORT McHENRY)

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 Along North Approach

 Access to
Street Parking
 Wall Height
< 2’-0” in front
of Homes
 Maintenance of Traffic Considerations

 Plans are Being Developed

 Fort McHenry Events
 Truck - Bus Issues – School Bus Issues
 Fire /Emergency Access
 Local Traffic Access
 No Night Work
 CSX Coordination
Detour / Maintenance of Traffic

Fort Ave. Bridge

Project Location

FS-Key School
 Construction

 Construction Start May 2011

 Construction End May 2012
 Construction Type – Full Closure
 Anticipated Construction Duration: 12 Months
 Funded by CSXT and Federal Sources