US Bridges

Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.48 Mile East of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030021020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
46,342
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls is a concrete culvert carrying Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 46,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,594 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 26
CrossesBranch of Gwynns Falls
Location0.48 Mile East of Is 695
RouteState Highway 26
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,342 (2009)
Projected traffic53,594 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls carry?

About 46,342 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 26 over Branch of Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.