US Bridges

Regester Avenue over Herring Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.25 MI W of Md 542 · Structure no. 200000B-0354020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,765
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regester Avenue over Herring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Regester Avenue over Herring Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,443 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRegester Avenue
CrossesHerring Run
Location0.25 MI W of Md 542
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates39.37399, -76.58454
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2023)
Projected traffic3,443 by 2045
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 Regester Avenue over Herring Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regester Avenue over Herring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Regester Avenue over Herring Run carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Regester Avenue over Herring Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Regester Avenue over Herring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.