US Bridges

Md 158 over Mud Flats

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.44 Mile West of Md 151 · Structure no. 100000030367010

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
852 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,161
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 158 over Mud Flats is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 158 over Mud Flats in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 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 5 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 12,161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,152 by 2026. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 158
CrossesMud Flats
Location1.44 Mile West of Md 151
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates39.23802, -76.4799
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,161 (2009)
Projected traffic15,152 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 158 over Mud Flats built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Md 158 over Mud Flats 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 158 over Mud Flats carry?

About 12,161 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Md 158 over Mud Flats?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Md 158 over Mud Flats?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.