US Bridges

Orems Road over Middle River

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S. of Martin Blvd. · Structure no. 200000B-0379020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
5,165
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orems Road over Middle River is a concrete culvert carrying Orems Road over Middle River in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrems Road
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.3 MI S. of Martin Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 4553
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33044, -76.44733
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,165 (2023)
Projected traffic7,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Orems Road over Middle River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orems Road over Middle River 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 Orems Road over Middle River carry?

About 5,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orems Road over Middle River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Orems Road over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.