US Bridges

Franklintown Road over Dead Run

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.8 MI W Hilton Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC2406010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,219
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklintown Road over Dead Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklintown Road over Dead Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFranklintown Road
CrossesDead Run
Location0.8 MI W Hilton Pkwy
RouteCity Street 1910
Coordinates39.3015, -76.70117
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,219 (2016)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklintown Road over Dead Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklintown Road over Dead 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Franklintown Road over Dead Run carry?

About 1,219 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklintown Road over Dead Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Franklintown Road over Dead Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.