US Bridges

Pulaski Highway over Moores Run

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Pulaski Hy Ov Moores Run · Structure no. 200000BC4257020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,411
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Highway over Moores Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pulaski Highway over Moores Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,070 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPulaski Highway
CrossesMoores Run
LocationPulaski Hy Ov Moores Run
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.30963, -76.53084
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,411 (2023)
Projected traffic62,070 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Highway over Moores Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Highway over Moores Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Highway over Moores Run carry?

About 52,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Highway over Moores Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

Who owns Pulaski Highway over Moores Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.