US Bridges

Osler Drive over Towson Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.04 M S of Twsntown Blvd · Structure no. 200000B-0349020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
16,241
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osler Drive over Towson Run is a concrete culvert carrying Osler Drive over Towson Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,540 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOsler Drive
CrossesTowson Run
Location0.04 M S of Twsntown Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 1353
Coordinates39.39537, -76.61561
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,241 (2022)
Projected traffic17,540 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Osler Drive over Towson Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osler Drive over Towson Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Osler Drive over Towson Run carry?

About 16,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Osler Drive over Towson Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Osler Drive over Towson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.