US Bridges

Old Valley Road over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.16 Mi. S. of Md 130 · Structure no. 200000B-0125010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley Road over Jones Falls is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Valley Road over Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 3,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,213 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Valley Road
CrossesJones Falls
Location0.16 Mi. S. of Md 130
RouteCounty Highway 1663
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41, -76.71926
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,531 (2023)
Projected traffic7,213 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley Road over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Old Valley Road over Jones Falls 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Valley Road over Jones Falls carry?

About 3,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Valley Road over Jones Falls?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley Road over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.