US Bridges

Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile East of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030343020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,910
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 34,910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,006 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 122
CrossesBranch of Dead Run
Location0.55 Mile East of Is 695
RouteState Highway 122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,910 (2009)
Projected traffic39,006 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run carry?

About 34,910 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Md 122 over Branch of Dead Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.