US Bridges

Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI N Edmondson Ave · Structure no. 200000BC2209010

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,040
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 9,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,280 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHilton Parkway
CrossesGelston Run
Location0.4 MI N Edmondson Ave
RouteCity Street 6366
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29832, -76.67384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,040 (2016)
Projected traffic16,280 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hilton Parkway over Gelston 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run carry?

About 9,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Hilton Parkway over Gelston Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.