US Bridges

Central Avenue over Harford Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Between Aliceanna & Fleet · Structure no. 200000BC1255020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
3,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Harford Run is a concrete culvert carrying Central Avenue over Harford Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesHarford Run
LocationBetween Aliceanna & Fleet
RouteCity Street 1425
Coordinates39.28339, -76.59899
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2016)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Harford Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Harford Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Harford Run carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Harford Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Harford Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.