Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · On Harford CO Line · Structure no. 100000030100010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,011
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 7,011 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,329 by 2026. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 165 over Little Gunpowder 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 7,011 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Md 165 over Little Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.