US Bridges

Md 25 over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile South of Md 133 · Structure no. 100000030027010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,911
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 25 over Jones Falls is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 25 over Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 10,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2026. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 25
CrossesJones Falls
Location0.06 Mile South of Md 133
RouteState Highway 25
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,911 (2009)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 25 over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 25 over Jones 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 25 over Jones Falls carry?

About 10,911 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 25 over Jones Falls?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 25 over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.