US Bridges

Old Court Road over Bens Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 MI South of Md 26 · Structure no. 200000B-0237010

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,650
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Court Road over Bens Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Court Road over Bens Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Court Road
CrossesBens Run
Location0.4 MI South of Md 26
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35869, -76.78477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2011)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Court Road over Bens Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Old Court Road over Bens 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Court Road over Bens Run carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Court Road over Bens Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Court Road over Bens Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.