Carroll Road over Carroll Branch
FairPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.5 MI S of Sparks RD · Structure no. 200000B-0017010
- Built
- 1879
- 146 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,534
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carroll Road over Carroll Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Carroll Road over Carroll Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 146 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 5 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 2,534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carroll Road over Carroll Branch built?
It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Carroll Road over Carroll 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Carroll Road over Carroll Branch carry?
About 2,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carroll Road over Carroll Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Carroll Road over Carroll Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.