Sinclair Lane over Herring Run
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 1 MI E Erdman Ave · Structure no. 200000BC4212010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,603
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sinclair Lane over Herring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sinclair Lane over Herring Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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 45,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,869 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sinclair Lane over Herring Run built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sinclair Lane over Herring 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sinclair Lane over Herring Run carry?
About 45,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sinclair Lane over Herring Run?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Sinclair Lane over Herring Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.