US Bridges

Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.11 Mile North of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000030349010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,161
9 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older 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 8,161 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,251 by 26. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 157
CrossesMd 158 Wbr
Location0.11 Mile North of Md 695
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates39.23853, -76.47348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,161 (9)
Projected traffic10,251 by 26
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$769,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr carry?

About 8,161 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Md 157 over Md 158 Wbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.