US Bridges

Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.0 MI NE Long Green Pike · Structure no. 200000B-0007010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,715
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls is a steel truss - thru carrying Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 4,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,034 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasantville Road
CrossesLittle Gunpowder Falls
Location1.0 MI NE Long Green Pike
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5071, -76.45916
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,715 (2023)
Projected traffic6,034 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasantville 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 4,715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasantville Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.