US Bridges

Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Frederick Ave · Structure no. 200000BC8034020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,204
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1950, 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 6 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Avenue
CrossesMaidens Choice Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Frederick Ave
RouteCity Street 4145
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27862, -76.68566
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2016)
Projected traffic1,499 by 2038
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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek built?

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

What condition is Yale Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Yale Avenue over Maidens Choice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.