US Bridges

Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch

GoodPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Md RTE 147 · Structure no. 200000B-0365020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomeland Avenue
CrossesJennifer Branch
Location0.2 MI E of Md RTE 147
RouteCounty Highway 3763
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40191, -76.5142
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic889 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Homeland Avenue over Jennifer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.