US Bridges

University Parkway over Stony Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI W Charles Street · Structure no. 200000BC3405010

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,340
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Parkway over Stony Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying University Parkway over Stony Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,510 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Parkway
CrossesStony Run
Location0.6 MI W Charles Street
RouteCity Street 2260
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33642, -76.62391
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,340 (2020)
Projected traffic8,510 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Parkway over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Parkway over Stony 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does University Parkway over Stony Run carry?

About 6,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Parkway over Stony Run?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns University Parkway over Stony Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.