Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run
PoorPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · 2.63 Mi. West Md 25 · Structure no. 200000B-0265010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,735
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,665 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tufton Avenue over Waterspout 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run carry?
About 7,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Tufton Avenue over Waterspout Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.