US Bridges

Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 300 Feet W of Winands RD · Structure no. 200000B-0109010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,391 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Court Road
CrossesScotts Level Branch
Location300 Feet W of Winands RD
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates39.36738, -76.76558
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2023)
Projected traffic2,391 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 Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Court Road over Scotts Level Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.