US Bridges

Rutherford Road over Dead Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.38 MI S of Windsor Blvd · Structure no. 200000B-0362020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,998
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutherford Road over Dead Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rutherford Road over Dead Run 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.

It carries about 3,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,637 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRutherford Road
CrossesDead Run
Location0.38 MI S of Windsor Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 6041
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32895, -76.74676
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic3,998 (2023)
Projected traffic6,637 by 2045
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 Rutherford Road over Dead Run built?

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

What condition is Rutherford Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rutherford Road over Dead Run carry?

About 3,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rutherford Road over Dead Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rutherford Road over Dead Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.