US Bridges

Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.31 MI S. of Md 208 · Structure no. 200000B-0329020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
45,947
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 45,947 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,275 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMerritt Boulevard
CrossesBread & Cheese Creek
Location0.31 MI S. of Md 208
RouteCounty Highway 5460
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28333, -76.50604
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,947 (2021)
Projected traffic68,275 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
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 Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek 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 Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek carry?

About 45,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Merritt Boulevard over Bread & Cheese Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.