US Bridges

Manor Road over Sawmill Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.1 MI S of Jarrettsv. Pk · Structure no. 200000B-0198030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
4,207
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Road over Sawmill Branch is a steel culvert carrying Manor Road over Sawmill Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,042 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 4 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesManor Road
CrossesSawmill Branch
Location1.1 MI S of Jarrettsv. Pk
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52226, -76.54147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width4 ft (1.1 m)
Roadway width2 ft (0.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,207 (2024)
Projected traffic5,042 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Manor Road over Sawmill Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manor Road over Sawmill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Manor Road over Sawmill Branch carry?

About 4,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manor Road over Sawmill Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 4 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Road over Sawmill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.