US Bridges

Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 100 Ft NW Whitehall RD · Structure no. 200000B-0009010

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,118
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch is a concrete slab carrying Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWiseburg Road
CrossesSecond Mine Branch
Location100 Ft NW Whitehall RD
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6229, -76.62987
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2023)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wiseburg Road over Second Mine Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.