US Bridges

Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles NW of Belair RD · Structure no. 200000B-0245010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run is a concrete slab carrying Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDouble Rock Access
CrossesStemmers Run
Location0.1 Miles NW of Belair RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36853, -76.51787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$538,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Double Rock Access over Stemmers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.