US Bridges

Sinclair Lane over Moores Run

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.7 MI S Radecke Ave · Structure no. 200000BC4213010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,265
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinclair Lane over Moores Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sinclair Lane over Moores Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,286 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSinclair Lane
CrossesMoores Run
Location0.7 MI S Radecke Ave
RouteCity Street 1070
Coordinates39.32762, -76.5338
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,265 (2016)
Projected traffic22,286 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinclair Lane over Moores Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinclair Lane over Moores 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sinclair Lane over Moores Run carry?

About 18,265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sinclair Lane over Moores Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sinclair Lane over Moores Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.