US Bridges

Gore Mill Road over Little Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.2 Mi. N Middletown Road · Structure no. 200000B-0346010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Mill Road over Little Falls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gore Mill Road over Little Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGore Mill Road
CrossesLittle Falls
Location1.2 Mi. N Middletown Road
RouteCounty Highway 3465
Coordinates39.6798, -76.70376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2024)
Projected traffic279 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gore Mill Road over Little Falls built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Mill Road over Little Falls in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Gore Mill Road over Little Falls carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gore Mill Road over Little Falls?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Mill Road over Little Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.