US Bridges

Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI E Sisson ST · Structure no. 200000BC8033010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWyman Park Drive
CrossesStoney Run
Location0.2 MI E Sisson ST
RouteCity Street 1701
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32369, -76.62664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2022)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Wyman Park Drive over Stoney 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 Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyman Park Drive over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.