US Bridges

Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.09 MI N of Zeta Way · Structure no. 200000B-0359020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
9,455
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,493 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOffutt Road
CrossesScotts Level Branch
Location0.09 MI N of Zeta Way
RouteCounty Highway 2301
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3795, -76.7969
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,455 (2021)
Projected traffic15,493 by 2041
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 Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Offutt Road over Scotts Level 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch carry?

About 9,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Offutt Road over Scotts Level Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.