US Bridges

Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F

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Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.28 MI E of US RTE 1 · Structure no. 200000B-0223020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
1,713
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F is a concrete culvert carrying Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,713 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Vista Road
CrossesTributary to Gunpowder F
Location1.28 MI E of US RTE 1
RouteCounty Highway 3900
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42744, -76.41118
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,713 (2020)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F carry?

About 1,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mount Vista Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.