US Bridges

Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.06 MI W of Purdy LA · Structure no. 100000030316010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,803 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,172 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonogh Road
CrossesIs 795 Mta Metro
Location0.06 MI W of Purdy LA
RouteCounty Highway 2250
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39073, -76.76321
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,803 (2021)
Projected traffic13,172 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro carry?

About 11,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonogh Road over Is 795 Mta Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.