US Bridges

Strathmore Avenue over Western Run

FairPosted for load

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Cross Country Bl · Structure no. 200000BC2503010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,199
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strathmore Avenue over Western Run is a concrete slab carrying Strathmore Avenue over Western Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,774 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStrathmore Avenue
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.1 MI N Cross Country Bl
RouteCity Street 2795
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36417, -76.6897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,199 (2021)
Projected traffic24,774 by 2041
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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strathmore Avenue over Western Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strathmore Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Strathmore Avenue over Western Run carry?

About 15,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Strathmore Avenue over Western Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Strathmore Avenue over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.