US Bridges

Circle Road over Roland Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 100 Ft West of Ruxton RD · Structure no. 200000B-0084010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Road over Roland Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Circle Road over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCircle Road
CrossesRoland Run
Location100 Ft West of Ruxton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39846, -76.64919
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2023)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Circle Road over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle Road over Roland Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Circle Road over Roland Run carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Circle Road over Roland Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Road over Roland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.