US Bridges

Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 50 Ft W Bellona Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0064030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
21,549
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail is a steel culvert carrying Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 21,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,099 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoppa Road
CrossesMta Light Rail
Location50 Ft W Bellona Ave
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40918, -76.64534
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,549 (2023)
Projected traffic37,099 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail carry?

About 21,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Joppa Road over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.