US Bridges

Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run

PoorPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 200 SW of Hollifield RD · Structure no. 200000B-0072010

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDogwood Road
CrossesDogwood Run
Location200 SW of Hollifield RD
RouteCounty Highway 2356
Coordinates39.31567, -76.79322
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic3,799 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood Road over Dogwood Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.