The Replacement of Fort Avenue Bridge over CSXT The Replacement of Fort Avenue Bridge over CSXT November 9, 2010
To: Fort McHenry Business Association (FMBA)
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 BridgeExisting Fort Avenue Bridge
Existing Fort Avenue BridgeExisting Fort Avenue Bridge
Existing Fort Avenue BridgeExisting Fort Avenue Bridge
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
Replacement ConsiderationsReplacement Considerations
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 BridgeProposed Fort Avenue Bridge
Proposed Fort Avenue BridgeProposed Fort Avenue Bridge
ELEVATION
Proposed Fort Avenue Bridge
Typical Section
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 Work LimitsProposed Work Limits
WEST APPROACH OF BRIDGE (TOWARDS FORT McHENRY)
EAST APPROACH OF BRIDGE (TOWARDS FORT McHENRY)
Proposed Roadway SectionsProposed Roadway Sections
South Bridge ApproachSouth Bridge Approach
To Federal Hill
North Bridge ApproachNorth Bridge Approach
To Federal Hill
Access toStreet Parking
Wall Height
< 2’-0” in front of Homes
Along North ApproachAlong North Approach
Maintenance of Traffic ConsiderationsMaintenance 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 TrafficDetour / Maintenance of Traffic
Fort Ave. Bridge
Project Location
FS-Key School
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ConstructionConstruction
Construction Start May 2011 Construction End May 2012 Construction Type – Full Closure Anticipated Construction Duration: 12 Months Funded by CSXT and Federal Sources
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