US Bridges

Greely Road over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI N Kelly Ave & I 83 · Structure no. 200000BC3503010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greely Road over Western Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greely Road over Western Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesGreely Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.4 MI N Kelly Ave & I 83
RouteCity Street 2180
Coordinates39.36712, -76.65329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2007)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greely Road over Western Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greely Road over Western 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Greely Road over Western Run carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greely Road over Western Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Greely Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.