US Bridges

Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 MI N Md RTE 542 · Structure no. 200000B-0317020

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
6,872
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 73 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 6,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,368 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDulaney Valley Roa
CrossesDulaney Branch
Location0.3 MI N Md RTE 542
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47093, -76.54413
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,872 (2023)
Projected traffic10,368 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney 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 Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch carry?

About 6,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dulaney Valley Roa over Dulaney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.