US Bridges

Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Belair RD · Structure no. 200000B-0364020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
2,860
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru is a concrete culvert carrying Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,489 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFitch Avenue
CrossesTributary to Stemmers Ru
Location0.2 MI E of Belair RD
RouteCounty Highway 4207
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37041, -76.50787
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2023)
Projected traffic3,489 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 Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru 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 Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fitch Avenue over Tributary to Stemmers Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.