US Bridges

Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.36 MI S. of Hicks Road · Structure no. 200000B-0073010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Falls Road
CrossesBig Gunpowder Falls
Location0.36 MI S. of Hicks Road
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60929, -76.63526
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2023)
Projected traffic1,718 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Big Falls Road over Big Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.