US Bridges

Md 131 over Roland Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.85 Mile West of Is 83 · Structure no. 100000030302030

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
9,381
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 131 over Roland Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 131 over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 9,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,816 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 131
CrossesRoland Run
Location0.85 Mile West of Is 83
RouteState Highway 131
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,381 (2006)
Projected traffic10,816 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 131 over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 131 over Roland Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 131 over Roland Run carry?

About 9,381 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 131 over Roland Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Md 131 over Roland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.