US Bridges

Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 200 S. of Edmondson Ave. · Structure no. 200000B-0405020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
6,048
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri is a concrete culvert carrying Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 6,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,736 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDutton Avenue and
CrossesTributary to Patapsco Ri
Location200 S. of Edmondson Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 2879
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27276, -76.75337
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic6,048 (2024)
Projected traffic6,736 by 2044
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri carry?

About 6,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dutton Avenue and over Tributary to Patapsco Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.