US Bridges

Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.07 MI N of Md 26 · Structure no. 200000B-0325020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
442
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall is a concrete culvert carrying Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSussex Road
CrossesTributary to Gwynns Fall
Location0.07 MI N of Md 26
RouteCounty Highway 1926
Coordinates39.3472, -76.73732
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic442 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sussex Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.