Hanover Street over Patapsco River
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 1.3 MI S of Is 95 · Structure no. 200000BC5211010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 666 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,673
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Street over Patapsco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Street over Patapsco River in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 27,673 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,766 by 2043. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| 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 Patapsco River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanover Street over Patapsco River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Hanover Street over Patapsco River carry?
About 27,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Street over Patapsco River?
The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Street over Patapsco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.