US Bridges

Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.92 MI S of Md 26 · Structure no. 200000B-0183010

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,432
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 2,432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,551 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOffutt Road
CrossesTributary to Brice Run
Location0.92 MI S of Md 26
RouteCounty Highway 2300
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36339, -76.81063
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,432 (2024)
Projected traffic3,551 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Offutt Road over Tributary to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run carry?

About 2,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Offutt Road over Tributary to Brice Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.