US Bridges

Mulberry Street over Pearl Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Paca ST · Structure no. 200000BC1213010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,594
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Street over Pearl Street is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mulberry Street over Pearl Street in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,594 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,836 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMulberry Street
CrossesPearl Street
Location0.1 MI W of Paca ST
RouteCity Street 6168
Coordinates39.2936, -76.62485
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,594 (2007)
Projected traffic27,836 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry Street over Pearl Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Street over Pearl Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry Street over Pearl Street carry?

About 22,594 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Street over Pearl Street?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Street over Pearl Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.