US Bridges

Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.79 Miles East of US 1 · Structure no. 200000B-0268020

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
604
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,511 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaspe Avenue
CrossesRedhouse Creek
Location0.79 Miles East of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 4303
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34886, -76.52213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2021)
Projected traffic1,511 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$924,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Raspe Avenue over Redhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.