US Bridges

Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · On Carroll County Line · Structure no. 200000B-0152010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc is a steel truss - thru carrying Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Falls Road
CrossesTributary to North Branc
LocationOn Carroll County Line
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49374, -76.86805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic261 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc 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 Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Falls Road over Tributary to North Branc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.