US Bridges

Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1 MI E of York RD · Structure no. 200000B-0019010

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls is a steel truss - thru carrying Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlencoe Road
CrossesGunpowder Falls
Location1 MI E of York RD
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54977, -76.63615
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2024)
Projected traffic453 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Glencoe Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Glencoe Road over Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.