US Bridges

High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.41 MI N of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000B-0393030

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall is a steel culvert carrying High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,250 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh Falcon Road
CrossesTributary to Gwynns Fall
Location0.41 MI N of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates39.4431, -76.8017
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,250 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns High Falcon Road over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.