US Bridges

Md 125 over Patapsco River

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · At Howard County Line · Structure no. 100000030065010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
684 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 125 over Patapsco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 125 over Patapsco River in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,366 by 2026. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 125
CrossesPatapsco River
LocationAt Howard County Line
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates39.33118, -76.87029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,551 (2009)
Projected traffic6,366 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 125 over Patapsco River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 125 over Patapsco River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 125 over Patapsco River carry?

About 5,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 125 over Patapsco River?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 125 over Patapsco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.