Fort Avenue Bridge Replacement Presentation

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