US Bridges

Ruxton Road over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 100 Feet W of Bellona Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0083010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,572
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruxton Road over Mta Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruxton Road over Mta Light Rail in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 9,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,986 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRuxton Road
CrossesMta Light Rail
Location100 Feet W of Bellona Ave
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39806, -76.64519
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,572 (2024)
Projected traffic14,986 by 2046
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 Ruxton Road over Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ruxton 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 February 2024.

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

About 9,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ruxton Road over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ruxton Road over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.