US Bridges

Dogwood Road over Brice Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.92 MI S of Md 125 · Structure no. 200000B-0170010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Road over Brice Run is a concrete slab carrying Dogwood Road over Brice Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood Road
CrossesBrice Run
Location0.92 MI S of Md 125
RouteCounty Highway 2356
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33271, -76.82132
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood Road over Brice Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Dogwood Road over Brice Run 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 Dogwood Road over Brice Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood Road over Brice Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood Road over Brice Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.