US Bridges

Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.60 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 200000B-0370020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
Daily traffic
22,664
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,246 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRossville Boulevar
CrossesBrien Run
Location0.60 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 4458
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33134, -76.47365
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 inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,664 (2023)
Projected traffic28,246 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossville Boulevar over Brien 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 Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run carry?

About 22,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Rossville Boulevar over Brien Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.