TR10003 - Phoenix Road Bridge Replacement Project

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation will soon begin the Phoenix Road Bridge Replacement project.  The upcoming project includes the complete replacement of the Phoenix Road Bridge over Gunpowder Falls which is located in the Loch Raven watershed and owned by Baltimore City.

The existing structure is a 6-span simply supported steel deck truss bridge originally built in 1922, and a rehabilitation of the bridge was completed in 1982.  In 2009, a routine biennial bridge inspection noted significant deterioration to the floor beams along the exterior of the bridge.  As a result, the bridge capacity has been reduced to single-lane traffic controlled by traffic signals at both bridge approaches since 2010.  

The new structure will allow for the return of two-way traffic along the Phoenix Road Bridge.  Construction is expected to begin around June 20, 2022 and is expected to take approximately 20 months to complete.  During construction, there will be a complete closure of the bridge with detours in effect.  Detour signs will be placed on York Road, Paper Mill Road and other adjacent roads to alert motorists of the closure.  Additionally, a one lane two-way signalized detour with temporary traffic signals (see link below) will be installed along Phoenix Road during construction to better accommodate community members. Signage will be installed to advise motorists of this temporary traffic pattern.

During the project, certain construction activities may temporarily affect the NCR trail between Miles 2 and 3.  Any impacts to the trail will be communicated to park visitors as necessary.

The Replacement of the Phoenix Road Bridge is federally funded through the Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Association. The funding agreement involves both Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

BCDOT Project Manager Contact Information:  Christopher Brown, P.E.

Recently Completed Work:

• Installation of Phase 3 Erosion & Sediment Control features.
• Installation of inlets
• Installation rip-rap and gabion baskets at Abutment B
• Concrete pouring of south parapet.

Upcoming Work:

• Grading at both abutments.
• East approach roadway paving.
• Patching/staining of south parapet.

Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 1 Posted 11/02/2022	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 2 Posted 11/04/2022
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 3 Posted 01/23/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 4 Posted 01/23/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 5 Posted 01/23/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 6 Posted 01/23/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 7 Posted 03/02/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 8 Posted 03/02/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 9 Posted 03/02/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 10 Posted 05/08/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 11 Posted 05/08/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 12 Posted 05/08/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 13 Posted 05/08/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 14 Posted 05/08/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 15 Posted 06/14/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 16 Posted 06/14/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 17 Posted 06/14/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 18 Posted 06/14/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 19 Posted 09/05/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 20 Posted 09/05/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 21 Posted 09/05/2023	Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 22 Posted 09/05/2023
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Phoenix Road Bridge Progress Photo 23 Posted 09/05/2023
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