US Bridges

Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road)

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile South of Md 158 · Structure no. 100000030350010

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road) in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,550 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 151 Ramp 8
CrossesMd 151B (wharf Road)
Location0.4 Mile South of Md 158
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2021)
Projected traffic15,550 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road) 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road) carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 151 Ramp 8 over Md 151B (wharf Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.