US Bridges

Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W. of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000W-H-33010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,080
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,189 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Boulevard
CrossesHamilton Run
Location0.3 MI W. of US RTE 40
RouteCity Street 1024
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63154, -77.70698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2009)
Projected traffic12,189 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Boulevard over Hamilton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.