US Bridges

Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI SE of Belair RD · Structure no. 200000BC4255020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
823 ft
Daily traffic
4,563
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 4,563 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,820 by 2037. The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Avenue
CrossesMoores Run
Location0.6 MI SE of Belair RD
RouteCity Street 961
Coordinates39.33672, -76.53939
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length823 ft (250.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,563 (2016)
Projected traffic5,820 by 2037
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$36,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Avenue over Moores 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 Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run carry?

About 4,563 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run?

The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m).

Who owns Hamilton Avenue over Moores Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.