US Bridges

Cuba Road over Western Run

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S Western Run RD · Structure no. 200000B-0029010

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,524
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuba Road over Western Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Cuba Road over Western Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 132 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 3,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCuba Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.3 MI S Western Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52629, -76.71559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,524 (2023)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cuba Road over Western Run built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cuba 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cuba Road over Western Run carry?

About 3,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cuba Road over Western Run?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cuba Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.