US Bridges

Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.11 MI S of Md 409 · Structure no. 200000B-0301030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run is a steel culvert carrying Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, 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 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeathcote Road
CrossesTributary to Beetree Run
Location0.11 MI S of Md 409
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71282, -76.66707
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic382 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Heathcote Road over Tributary to Beetree Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.