US Bridges

Taney Road over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Cross Country Bl · Structure no. 200000BC2504010

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
6,868
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taney Road over Western Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taney Road 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 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 6,868 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,768 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaney Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.1 MI N Cross Country Bl
RouteCity Street 2790
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36239, -76.68636
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 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 width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,868 (2016)
Projected traffic8,768 by 2037
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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taney Road over Western Run built?

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

What condition is Taney Road 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 Taney Road over Western Run carry?

About 6,868 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taney Road 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns Taney Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.