US Bridges

Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.55 MI SW of Md 25 · Structure no. 200000B-0383010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Beckleysvill
CrossesGeorges Run
Location0.55 MI SW of Md 25
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6358, -76.81599
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2044
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Upper Beckleysvill over Georges 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Beckleysvill over Georges Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.