US Bridges

Clarks Lane over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Cross Country Bl · Structure no. 200000BC2501010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,841
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Lane over Western Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarks Lane over Western Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 30,841 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,947 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClarks Lane
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.1 MI N Cross Country Bl
RouteCity Street 2825
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36477, -76.69748
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating89.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,841 (2016)
Projected traffic39,947 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarks Lane over Western Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarks Lane over Western 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clarks Lane over Western Run carry?

About 30,841 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clarks Lane over Western Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Lane over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.