Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 1.5 MI W of I 83 · Structure no. 200000B-0196010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Bottom Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.