Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls
FairPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.6 MI SW Bunker Hill RD · Structure no. 200000B-0045010
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 127 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Masemore Road over Gunpowder 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Masemore Road over Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.