US Bridges

Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.02 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 200000B-0395020

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
3,484
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run is a concrete culvert carrying Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 3,484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,336 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTom Day Boulevard
CrossesEast Branch Herbert Run
Location0.02 MI W of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 6101
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2401, -76.69213
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,484 (2022)
Projected traffic4,336 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run carry?

About 3,484 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Tom Day Boulevard over East Branch Herbert Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.