US Bridges

Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S. of Md 158 · Structure no. 100000030099010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 71 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,625 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 151 (sparrows P
CrossesMd 151B and Tradepoint R
Location0.1 MI S. of Md 158
RouteState Highway 151
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2021)
Projected traffic25,625 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Md 151 (sparrows P over Md 151B and Tradepoint R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.