US Bridges

Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.7 MI E of Falls RD · Structure no. 200000B-0130010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,772
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran is a concrete slab carrying Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,772 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,617 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShawan Road
CrossesTributary to Oregon Bran
Location0.7 MI E of Falls RD
RouteCounty Highway 438
Coordinates39.49645, -76.69673
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,772 (2023)
Projected traffic18,617 by 2043
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran 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 Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran carry?

About 16,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shawan Road over Tributary to Oregon Bran?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.