US Bridges

Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.06 MI S of Chesworth RD · Structure no. 200000B-0352020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run is a concrete culvert carrying Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Friars Road
CrossesTributary to Dead Run
Location0.06 MI S of Chesworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 2656
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29609, -76.744
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Black Friars Road over Tributary to Dead Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.