Joppa Road over Md 139
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 2.76 MI S of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030079010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,031
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joppa Road over Md 139 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Joppa Road over Md 139 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 7,031 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,234 by 2026. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joppa Road over Md 139 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Joppa Road over Md 139 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Joppa Road over Md 139 carry?
About 7,031 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Joppa Road over Md 139?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Joppa Road over Md 139?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.