North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru
FairPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · 300 Ft E of Security Blvd · Structure no. 200000B-0097010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,080
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 23,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,666 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru 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 North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru carry?
About 23,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns North Forest Park over Dogwood Road and Dead Ru?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.