Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.17 MI S of Locust Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0186010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch 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 Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Shelbourne Road over Tributary to West Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.