US Bridges

Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 2.77 MI S of Ruxton RD · Structure no. 200000B-0253010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLhirondelle Club
CrossesRoland Run
Location2.77 MI S of Ruxton RD
RouteCounty Highway 1475
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39445, -76.64688
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2023)
Projected traffic127 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 Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lhirondelle Club over Roland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lhirondelle Club over Roland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.