Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of the Alameda · Structure no. 200000BC8005020
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- Daily traffic
- 16,640
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run is a concrete culvert carrying Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 16,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,572 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Parkway over Chinquapin 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run carry?
About 16,640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Parkway over Chinquapin Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.