US Bridges

Cockeysville Road over Parks Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.17 MI W of Md 45 · Structure no. 200000B-0266020

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
3,390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockeysville Road over Parks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cockeysville Road over Parks Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,926 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCockeysville Road
CrossesParks Run
Location0.17 MI W of Md 45
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48167, -76.647
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2023)
Projected traffic3,926 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cockeysville Road over Parks Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cockeysville Road over Parks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cockeysville Road over Parks Run carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cockeysville Road over Parks Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cockeysville Road over Parks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.