US Bridges

Md 145 over Greene Branch

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile E of Cooper Road · Structure no. 100000030088010

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,432
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 145 over Greene Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 145 over Greene Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 110 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,432 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,988 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 145
CrossesGreene Branch
Location0.3 Mile E of Cooper Road
RouteState Highway 145
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,432 (2009)
Projected traffic13,988 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 145 over Greene Branch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Md 145 over Greene Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 145 over Greene Branch carry?

About 12,432 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 145 over Greene Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 145 over Greene Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.