Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N Sulphur Spring R · Structure no. 200000B-0099010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,710
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run is a concrete slab carrying Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,545 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run carry?
About 3,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shelbourne Road over West Branch Herbert Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.