US Bridges

Freeland Road over Little Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.3 MI NW of Middletown R · Structure no. 200000B-0037010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,699
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland Road over Little Falls is a steel truss - thru carrying Freeland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,034 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeland Road
CrossesLittle Falls
Location1.3 MI NW of Middletown R
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69043, -76.71049
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2022)
Projected traffic3,034 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Freeland Road over Little Falls built?

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

What condition is Freeland Road over Little Falls 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Freeland Road over Little Falls carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freeland Road over Little Falls?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Freeland Road over Little Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.