US Bridges

Big Falls Road over Little Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 125 Ft NE of Bernoudy · Structure no. 200000B-0025010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,405
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Falls Road over Little Falls is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Big Falls Road over Little Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Falls Road
CrossesLittle Falls
Location125 Ft NE of Bernoudy
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61709, -76.62961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2023)
Projected traffic2,089 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Falls Road over Little Falls built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Falls Road over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Big Falls Road over Little Falls carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Falls Road over Little Falls?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Big Falls Road over Little Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.