US Bridges

Bancroft Road over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Cross Country B · Structure no. 200000BC2555020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
39,339
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bancroft Road over Western Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bancroft Road over Western Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 39,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,179 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBancroft Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.1 MI N Cross Country B
RouteCity Street 7035
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36535, -76.69305
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,339 (2016)
Projected traffic50,179 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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bancroft Road over Western Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bancroft 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 Bancroft Road over Western Run carry?

About 39,339 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bancroft Road over Western Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bancroft Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.