US Bridges

West Liberty Road over Deer Creek

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Gorsuch RD · Structure no. 200000B-0026010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Liberty Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying West Liberty Road over Deer Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Liberty Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Gorsuch RD
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70601, -76.58738
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2023)
Projected traffic469 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 West Liberty Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Liberty Road over Deer Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Liberty Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Liberty Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Liberty Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.