Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.8 MI E. of Old York RD · Structure no. 200000B-0013010
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls is a steel truss - thru carrying Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Houcks Mill Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.