US Bridges

Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S of Lynn Haven DR · Structure no. 200000B-0321020

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,752
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall is a concrete culvert carrying Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 8,752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,788 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRipple Road
CrossesTributary to Gwynns Fall
Location0.1 MI S of Lynn Haven DR
RouteCounty Highway 2016
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34881, -76.74925
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,752 (2023)
Projected traffic11,788 by 2043
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 Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall 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 Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall carry?

About 8,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ripple Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.