US Bridges

Md 26 over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.08 MI E of ST Lukes LA · Structure no. 100000030030010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 26 over Gwynns Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 26 over 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 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,460 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 26
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.08 MI E of ST Lukes LA
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34231, -76.72631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2022)
Projected traffic39,460 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$787,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 26 over Gwynns Falls built?

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

What condition is Md 26 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 26 over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Md 26 over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Md 26 over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.