US Bridges

Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of Caton Ave · Structure no. 200000BC8007020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
11,447
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 11,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,275 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDukeland Street
CrossesMaidens Choice Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Caton Ave
RouteCity Street 4190
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27611, -76.66211
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,447 (2022)
Projected traffic14,275 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek 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 Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek carry?

About 11,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dukeland Street over Maidens Choice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.