US Bridges

Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 100 Ft W of Hartley M RD · Structure no. 200000B-0040010

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHillrise Avenue
CrossesLong Green Creek
Location100 Ft W of Hartley M RD
RouteCounty Highway 3885
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45274, -76.47802
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Hillrise Avenue over Long Green 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hillrise Avenue over Long Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.