US Bridges

Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI N of Northern Pky · Structure no. 200000BC8006020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
8,543
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 8,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,632 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoch Raven Bouleva
CrossesW Branch of Herring Run
Location0.3 MI N of Northern Pky
RouteCity Street 542
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37061, -76.58322
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,543 (2022)
Projected traffic10,632 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run carry?

About 8,543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Loch Raven Bouleva over W Branch of Herring Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.