Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.24 MI SE of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000B-0299030
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- Daily traffic
- 23,430
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run is a steel culvert carrying Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,590 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run carry?
About 23,430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Franklin Boulevard over Roaches Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.