US Bridges

Md 131 over Roland Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.874 Mile West of Md 45 · Structure no. 100000030358010

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,051
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 131 over Roland Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 131 over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 33 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 12,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,895 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 131
CrossesRoland Run
Location0.874 Mile West of Md 45
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,051 (2006)
Projected traffic13,895 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 131 over Roland Run carry?

About 12,051 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 131 over Roland Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 131 over Roland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.