US Bridges

Hollifield Road over Patapsco River

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S Johnnycake Road · Structure no. 200000B-0054010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,721
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollifield Road over Patapsco River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hollifield Road over Patapsco River in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 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 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 9,721 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,424 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHollifield Road
CrossesPatapsco River
Location0.1 MI S Johnnycake Road
RouteCounty Highway 2365
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31033, -76.79296
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,721 (2024)
Projected traffic12,424 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hollifield Road over Patapsco River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Hollifield Road over Patapsco River 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 Hollifield Road over Patapsco River carry?

About 9,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollifield Road over Patapsco River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hollifield Road over Patapsco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.