US Bridges

Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls

Poor

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.0 MI W of York RD · Structure no. 200000B-0036010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls is a steel truss - thru carrying Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStablers Church Ro
CrossesLittle Falls
Location1.0 MI W of York RD
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65955, -76.66658
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stablers Church Ro over Little Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.