US Bridges

Gunpowder Road over Georges Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Falls RD · Structure no. 200000B-0048010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gunpowder Road over Georges Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gunpowder Road over Georges Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGunpowder Road
CrossesGeorges Run
Location0.1 MI W of Falls RD
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61611, -76.79283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2024)
Projected traffic1,537 by 2044
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 Gunpowder Road over Georges Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gunpowder Road over Georges Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gunpowder Road over Georges Run carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gunpowder Road over Georges Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gunpowder Road over Georges Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.