US Bridges

Ruxton Road over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.02 MI W of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030081020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
Daily traffic
5,329
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruxton Road over Jones Falls is a concrete culvert carrying Ruxton Road over Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2012. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRuxton Road
CrossesJones Falls
Location0.02 MI W of Md 25
RouteCounty Highway 1474
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (1994)
Projected traffic6,288 by 2012
Trucks5%
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 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 Ruxton Road over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruxton Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ruxton Road over Jones Falls carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ruxton Road over Jones Falls?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ruxton Road over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.