US Bridges

Md 150 over Md 700

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.55 MI W of Md 587 · Structure no. 100000030095010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,131
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 150 over Md 700 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 150 over Md 700 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 83 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 35,131 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 150
CrossesMd 700
Location0.55 MI W of Md 587
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates39.33135, -76.43787
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,131 (2013)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 150 over Md 700 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Md 150 over Md 700 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 150 over Md 700 carry?

About 35,131 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 150 over Md 700?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Md 150 over Md 700?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.