Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI N Edmondson Ave · Structure no. 200000BC2208010
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 449 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,566 by 2044. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin?
The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Hilton Parkway over Gwynns Falls & Franklin?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.