US Bridges

Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.8 MI S. of Shawan Road · Structure no. 200000B-0402030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,473
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch is a steel culvert carrying Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,605 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccormick Road
CrossesOregon Branch
Location0.8 MI S. of Shawan Road
RouteCounty Highway 429
Coordinates39.49847, -76.65663
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic17,473 (2023)
Projected traffic21,605 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch carry?

About 17,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mccormick Road over Oregon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.