US Bridges

Essex Farm Road over Roland Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 MI N of Joppa Road · Structure no. 200000B-0085010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Essex Farm Road over Roland Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Essex Farm Road over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEssex Farm Road
CrossesRoland Run
Location0.4 MI N of Joppa Road
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4149, -76.64609
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Essex Farm Road over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Essex Farm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Essex Farm Road over Roland Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Essex Farm Road over Roland Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Essex Farm Road over Roland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.