US Bridges

Roland Avenue over Roland Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 300 Ft W of Ruxway RD · Structure no. 200000B-0108010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
873
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roland Avenue over Roland Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roland Avenue over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 83 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoland Avenue
CrossesRoland Run
Location300 Ft W of Ruxway RD
RouteCounty Highway 1481
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40499, -76.6479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2023)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Roland Avenue over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Roland Avenue over Roland Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Roland Avenue over Roland Run carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roland Avenue over Roland Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Roland Avenue over Roland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.