US Bridges

North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.6 MI E Harford RD · Structure no. 200000B-0133010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,862
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 11,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,246 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Wind Road
CrossesJennifer Branch
Location0.6 MI E Harford RD
RouteCounty Highway 3785
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40678, -76.50385
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,862 (2023)
Projected traffic14,246 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch carry?

About 11,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns North Wind Road over Jennifer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.