Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.09 MI E Perring Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC3213010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,214
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run carry?
About 6,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Woodbourne Avenue over Herring Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.