US Bridges

Cinder Road over Spring Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.88 MI E of Md 45 · Structure no. 200000B-0304020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,134
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cinder Road over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cinder Road over Spring Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCinder Road
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.88 MI E of Md 45
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44086, -76.60998
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 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2023)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cinder Road over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cinder Road over Spring Branch 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 Cinder Road over Spring Branch carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cinder Road over Spring Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Cinder Road over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.