US Bridges

Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Is 895 · Structure no. 200000BC4201010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,560
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 22,560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,133 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesErdman Avenue
CrossesPulaski Highway
Location0.2 MI N of Is 895
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30121, -76.55086
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,560 (2024)
Projected traffic28,133 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$112,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway 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 Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway carry?

About 22,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Erdman Avenue over Pulaski Highway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.