US Bridges

Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.62 MI N of Md 146 · Structure no. 200000B-0350020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
10,087
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 10,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,528 by 2041. 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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CarriesCharmuth Road
CrossesLong Quarter Branch
Location0.62 MI N of Md 146
RouteCounty Highway 958
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4211, -76.60718
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,087 (2021)
Projected traffic16,528 by 2041
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 Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch carry?

About 10,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Charmuth Road over Long Quarter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.