US Bridges

Moravia Road over Biddison Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Is 895 · Structure no. 200000BC4256020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
Daily traffic
27,420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moravia Road over Biddison Run is a concrete culvert carrying Moravia Road over Biddison Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 27,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,316 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoravia Road
CrossesBiddison Run
Location0.2 MI N of Is 895
RouteCity Street 55
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3135, -76.5435
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,420 (2023)
Projected traffic35,316 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moravia Road over Biddison Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moravia Road over Biddison 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Moravia Road over Biddison Run carry?

About 27,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moravia Road over Biddison Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Moravia Road over Biddison Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.