US Bridges

Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.37 MI NE of Md RTE 145 · Structure no. 200000B-0392010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp is a concrete slab carrying Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreene Road
CrossesTributary to Little Gunp
Location0.37 MI NE of Md RTE 145
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates39.51547, -76.50511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Greene Road over Tributary to Little Gunp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.