US Bridges

Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · .2 Mi. W. of I 95 · Structure no. 200000BC4105010

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,760
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2028. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoravia RD Ramp E
CrossesPulaski Highway
Location.2 Mi. W. of I 95
RouteCity Street 55
Coordinates39.30722, -76.5339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,760 (2007)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway carry?

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Moravia RD Ramp E over Pulaski Highway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.