Perring Parkway over Herring Run
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N Belvedere Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3202010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perring Parkway over Herring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perring Parkway over Herring Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 85,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,045 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perring Parkway over Herring Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Perring Parkway over Herring 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Perring Parkway over Herring Run carry?
About 85,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Perring Parkway over Herring Run?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Perring Parkway over Herring Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.