US Bridges

Beetree Road over Beetree Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.4 MI W of Md RTE 45 · Structure no. 200000B-0236010

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beetree Road over Beetree Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Beetree Road over Beetree Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 46 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeetree Road
CrossesBeetree Run
Location1.4 MI W of Md RTE 45
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68425, -76.66646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Beetree Road over Beetree Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Beetree Road over Beetree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beetree Road over Beetree Run carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beetree Road over Beetree Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Beetree Road over Beetree Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.