US Bridges

York Road over Little Falls

FairClosed to traffic

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.07 MI S of Md 45 · Structure no. 100000030105010

Built
1809
216 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
499
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road over Little Falls is a masonry arch - deck carrying York Road over Little Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1809, so it is 216 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2012. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesYork Road
CrossesLittle Falls
Location0.07 MI S of Md 45
RouteCounty Highway 8013
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (1994)
Projected traffic588 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Road over Little Falls built?

It was built in 1809, making it 216 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Road over Little 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 York Road over Little Falls carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is York Road over Little Falls?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns York Road over Little Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.