Hanover Street over Middle Branch
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI S of I 95 · Structure no. 200000BC5210010
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,023 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,220
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Street over Middle Branch is a steel movable - bascule carrying Hanover Street over Middle Branch in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 109 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 4 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 14,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2036. The structure is 2,023 ft (616.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanover Street over Middle Branch built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Hanover Street over Middle Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Hanover Street over Middle Branch carry?
About 14,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Street over Middle Branch?
The structure is 2,023 ft (616.6 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Street over Middle Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.