US Bridges

Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Lancaster ST at Central a · Structure no. 200000BC8018010

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2027. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLancaster St. at C
CrossesHarford Run
LocationLancaster ST at Central a
RouteCity Street 7034
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2007)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2027
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster St. at C over Harford Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.