US Bridges

Padonia Road over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 MI W of York RD · Structure no. 200000B-0088010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,335
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padonia Road over Mta Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Padonia Road over Mta Light Rail in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 41,335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,228 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPadonia Road
CrossesMta Light Rail
Location0.4 MI W of York RD
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45542, -76.63909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,335 (2024)
Projected traffic51,228 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Padonia Road over Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Padonia 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 March 2024.

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

About 41,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Padonia Road over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Padonia Road over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.