US Bridges

Valley Mill Road over Little Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.59 MI N of Walker RD · Structure no. 200000B-0160010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Mill Road over Little Falls is a steel truss - thru carrying Valley Mill Road over Little Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Mill Road
CrossesLittle Falls
Location0.59 MI N of Walker RD
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67121, -76.69127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
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 Valley Mill Road over Little Falls built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Valley Mill Road over Little Falls in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Mill Road over Little Falls carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley Mill Road over Little Falls?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Mill Road over Little Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.