US Bridges

Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Cedar Branch · Structure no. 200000B-0398030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
3,309
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch is a steel culvert carrying Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnnycake Road
CrossesCedar Branch
LocationCedar Branch
RouteCounty Highway 2626
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30272, -76.76583
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,309 (2023)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch carry?

About 3,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Johnnycake Road over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.