US Bridges

Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run

PoorPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.12 MI E of Oakleigh Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0303020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood Avenue
CrossesTributary to Herring Run
Location0.12 MI E of Oakleigh Ave
RouteCounty Highway 3502
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38994, -76.55597
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$858,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Wildwood Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.