US Bridges

Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.6 MI W of Is 83 · Structure no. 200000B-0390010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBelfast Road
CrossesTributary to Piney Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Is 83
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54802, -76.6804
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek 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 Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Belfast Road over Tributary to Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.