Hanover Street over CSX
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · Hanover ST over CSX RR · Structure no. 200000BC5209010
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Street over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Street over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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 28,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,630 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanover Street over CSX built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanover Street over CSX 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hanover Street over CSX carry?
About 28,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Street over CSX?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Street over CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.