Wise Avenue over Bear Creek
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.9 MI W of North Pt RD · Structure no. 200000B-0079010
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 429 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,231
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wise Avenue over Bear Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying Wise Avenue over Bear Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 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 5 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 26,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,356 by 2044. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wise Avenue over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Wise Avenue over Bear Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wise Avenue over Bear Creek carry?
About 26,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wise Avenue over Bear Creek?
The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Wise Avenue over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.