Pulaski Highway over Herring Run
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI W of Is 95 · Structure no. 200000BC4211010
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,858
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pulaski Highway over Herring Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pulaski Highway over Herring Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 104 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 58,858 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,626 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pulaski Highway over Herring Run built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is Pulaski Highway over Herring Run 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pulaski Highway over Herring Run carry?
About 58,858 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pulaski Highway over Herring Run?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Pulaski Highway over Herring Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.