US Bridges

Hanover Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Hanover ST over CSX RR · Structure no. 200000BC5212010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
367 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,130
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanover Street over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Street over CSX Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 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 27,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,099 by 2040. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHanover Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationHanover ST over CSX RR
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26511, -76.61475
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,130 (2020)
Projected traffic33,099 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$486,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanover Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Hanover Street over CSX Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hanover Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 27,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hanover Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hanover Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.