US Bridges

India Avenue over Coulton Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.13 MI West of US Rt. 1 · Structure no. 200000B-0226010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

India Avenue over Coulton Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying India Avenue over Coulton Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIndia Avenue
CrossesCoulton Run
Location0.13 MI West of US Rt. 1
RouteCounty Highway 4019
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40069, -76.48108
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 India Avenue over Coulton Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is India Avenue over Coulton 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 India Avenue over Coulton Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is India Avenue over Coulton Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns India Avenue over Coulton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.