US Bridges

Summit Avenue over Jennifer Branch

GoodPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.05 MI W of Homeland Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0366020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Avenue over Jennifer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Summit 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Avenue
CrossesJennifer Branch
Location0.05 MI W of Homeland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 3764
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40236, -76.51309
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2022)
Projected traffic836 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Summit Avenue over Jennifer Branch built?

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

What condition is Summit 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 Summit Avenue over Jennifer Branch carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Summit Avenue over Jennifer Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Avenue over Jennifer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.