US Bridges

Ruxton Road over Roland Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.42 MI E of Md 134 · Structure no. 200000B-0374020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
Daily traffic
6,375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruxton Road over Roland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ruxton Road over Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,794 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRuxton Road
CrossesRoland Run
Location0.42 MI E of Md 134
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40176, -76.64849
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,375 (2023)
Projected traffic7,794 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ruxton Road over Roland Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruxton Road over Roland 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ruxton Road over Roland Run carry?

About 6,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ruxton Road over Roland Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ruxton Road over Roland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.