US Bridges

Manor Road over Parker Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.4 M SE of Old York RD · Structure no. 200000B-0377010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,309
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Road over Parker Branch is a concrete slab carrying Manor Road over Parker Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,567 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesManor Road
CrossesParker Branch
Location1.4 M SE of Old York RD
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53864, -76.54772
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,309 (2023)
Projected traffic6,567 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Manor Road over Parker Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manor Road over Parker Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Manor Road over Parker Branch carry?

About 4,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manor Road over Parker Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Road over Parker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.