Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.5 MI SW Reisterstown RD · Structure no. 200000B-0103010
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,643
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,822 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls carry?
About 22,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Painters Mill Road over Gwynn Falls?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.