US Bridges

Md 25 over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.52 Mile South of Md 128 · Structure no. 100000030023010

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,531
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 25 over Western Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 25 over Western Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 8,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,790 by 2026. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 25
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.52 Mile South of Md 128
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,531 (2009)
Projected traffic9,790 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 25 over Western Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 25 over Western 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 25 over Western Run carry?

About 8,531 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 25 over Western Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 25 over Western Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.