US Bridges

Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 MI NE Liberty RD · Structure no. 200000B-0059010

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,209
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 53 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,696 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham Road
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.4 MI NE Liberty RD
RouteCounty Highway 1848
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35189, -76.73608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2023)
Projected traffic2,696 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Buckingham Road over Gwynns 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham Road over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.