US Bridges

Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI N Coldspring LA · Structure no. 200000BC3403012

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,285
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 93 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 20,285 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,616 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLoch Raven Bouleva
CrossesChinquapin Run
Location0.6 MI N Coldspring LA
RouteState Highway 542
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35124, -76.59093
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,285 (2022)
Projected traffic29,616 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run carry?

About 20,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Loch Raven Bouleva over Chinquapin Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.