US Bridges

Bentley Road over Beetree Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 200 Feet N of Eagle Mill · Structure no. 200000B-0384010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentley Road over Beetree Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Bentley Road over Beetree Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBentley Road
CrossesBeetree Run
Location200 Feet N of Eagle Mill
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67298, -76.67507
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic472 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bentley Road over Beetree Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentley Road over Beetree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bentley Road over Beetree Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bentley Road over Beetree Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bentley Road over Beetree Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.