US Bridges

Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.08 MI W of Oregon Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0319020

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Road
CrossesWest Branch Herbert Run
Location0.08 MI W of Oregon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 3082
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2418, -76.6953
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Road over West Branch Herbert 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Road over West Branch Herbert Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.