US Bridges

South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 M NW Painters Mill RD · Structure no. 200000B-0118010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,948
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Dolfield Roa
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.3 M NW Painters Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 2254
Coordinates39.4139, -76.7825
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,948 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
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 South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 8,948 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns South Dolfield Roa over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.