US Bridges

Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.38 MI E of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000030016020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
39,620
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 39,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,304 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 7 and Spurs
CrossesStemmers Run
Location0.38 MI E of Md 695
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33958, -76.48632
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic39,620 (2012)
Projected traffic46,304 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 and Spurs over Stemmers Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers Run carry?

About 39,620 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 7 and Spurs over Stemmers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.