Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met
PoorBaltimore County, Maryland · 1.1 MI SW of Md RTE 140 · Structure no. 200000B-0254010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 383 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,498
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 3 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.
It carries about 16,498 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,535 by 2046. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met carry?
About 16,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met?
The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Old Court Road over Gwynns Falls and Mta Met?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.