US Bridges

Moravia Park Drive over Biddison Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI NE of Is 895 · Structure no. 200000BC4556020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,374
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moravia Park Drive over Biddison Run is a concrete culvert carrying Moravia Park Drive 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoravia Park Drive
CrossesBiddison Run
Location0.3 MI NE of Is 895
RouteCity Street 1020
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31616, -76.54386
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 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2016)
Projected traffic1,894 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moravia Park Drive over Biddison Run built?

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

What condition is Moravia Park Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Moravia Park Drive over Biddison Run carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moravia Park Drive over Biddison Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Moravia Park Drive over Biddison Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.