US Bridges

Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.28 Miles NW of Md 30 · Structure no. 200000B-0153010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc is a steel truss - thru carrying Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 6 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Gilead Road
CrossesTributary to North Branc
Location1.28 Miles NW of Md 30
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52377, -76.85023
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic502 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Mount Gilead 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Gilead Road over Tributary to North Branc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.