US Bridges

Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 M E of Campbell Blvd · Structure no. 100000030015010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,636 by 2026. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 7
CrossesWhitemarsh Run
Location0.2 M E of Campbell Blvd
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.37066, -76.44598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,450 (2009)
Projected traffic19,636 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7 over Whitemarsh 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run carry?

About 16,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7 over Whitemarsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.