US Bridges

Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run

PoorPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.7 MI N of Tufton Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0043010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMantua Mill Road
CrossesDeadman Run
Location0.7 MI N of Tufton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates39.50457, -76.74263
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic635 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$72,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mantua Mill Road over Deadman Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.