US Bridges

Joppa Road over Roland Run

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Bellona Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0087010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,886
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joppa Road over Roland Run is a concrete slab carrying Joppa Road over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,573 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoppa Road
CrossesRoland Run
Location0.2 MI W of Bellona Ave
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4093, -76.64843
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,886 (2023)
Projected traffic7,573 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joppa Road over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joppa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Joppa Road over Roland Run carry?

About 5,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joppa Road over Roland Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa Road over Roland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.