Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls
FairPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.29 MI SE of Jericho RD · Structure no. 200000B-0001010
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 131 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Vinegar Hill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.