US Bridges

Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.07 Miles West of I-95 · Structure no. 200000B-0351020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
12,388
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek 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 12,388 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,408 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHazelwood Avenue
CrossesRedhouse Creek
Location0.07 Miles West of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 4356
Coordinates39.34172, -76.51475
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,388 (2019)
Projected traffic18,408 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek built?

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

What condition is Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse 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 Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek carry?

About 12,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Hazelwood Avenue over Redhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.