US Bridges

Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Hillen RD · Structure no. 200000BC3211010

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,151
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 16,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,707 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Spring Lane
CrossesHerring Run
Location0.2 MI E of Hillen RD
RouteCity Street 55
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34525, -76.58092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,151 (2020)
Projected traffic19,707 by 2040
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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Lane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run carry?

About 16,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring Lane over Herring Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.