US Bridges

Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.20 MI E of Oakleigh RD · Structure no. 200000B-0360020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClearwood Road
CrossesTributary to Herring Run
Location0.20 MI E of Oakleigh RD
RouteCounty Highway 3457
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38795, -76.55473
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
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 Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwood Road over Tributary to 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Clearwood Road over Tributary to Herring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.