US Bridges

Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · .1 M E of Perry Hall Blvd · Structure no. 200000B-0378030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
11,478
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh is a steel culvert carrying Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 11,478 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,005 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaconsfield Drive
CrossesTributary to White Marsh
Location.1 M E of Perry Hall Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38517, -76.46865
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,478 (2021)
Projected traffic14,005 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh carry?

About 11,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Beaconsfield Drive over Tributary to White Marsh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.