US Bridges

Ashland Road over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI E York RD · Structure no. 200000BC6501010

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,344
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Road over Western Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashland Road over Western Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 103 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 10,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,526 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesAshland Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.2 MI E York RD
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,344 (2024)
Projected traffic12,526 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashland Road over Western Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ashland Road over Western 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ashland Road over Western Run carry?

About 10,344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ashland Road over Western Run?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.