US Bridges

Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Hillside RD · Structure no. 200000B-0126010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,142
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenspring Avenue
CrossesJones Falls
Location0.1 MI N Hillside RD
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41447, -76.68853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,142 (2022)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenspring Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls carry?

About 5,142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Greenspring Avenue over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.