US Bridges

Md 88 over Indian Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.05 Mile West of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030045010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,651
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 88 over Indian Run is a concrete slab carrying Md 88 over Indian Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,651 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,224 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 88
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.05 Mile West of Md 25
RouteState Highway 88
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,651 (2009)
Projected traffic5,224 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 88 over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 88 over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 88 over Indian Run carry?

About 4,651 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 88 over Indian Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 88 over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.