US Bridges

Western Run Road over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.3 MI N of Shawan RD · Structure no. 200000B-0028010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,299
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Run Road over Western Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Western Run Road over Western 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 5 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 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,368 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Run Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location1.3 MI N of Shawan RD
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5106, -76.67683
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2023)
Projected traffic2,368 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Run Road over Western Run built?

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

What condition is Western Run Road over Western 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Western Run Road over Western Run carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Run Road over Western Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Western Run Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.