US Bridges

Falls Road over Charles Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S Monkton RD · Structure no. 200000B-0015010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Charles Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Falls Road over Charles Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesCharles Run
Location0.1 MI S Monkton RD
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57552, -76.61183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Charles Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Road over Charles Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Charles Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Charles Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Charles Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.