US Bridges

Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 MI SW of Rossville RD · Structure no. 200000B-0408010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,707
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKelso Drive
CrossesStemmers Run
Location0.2 MI SW of Rossville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33274, -76.47835
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,707 (2021)
Projected traffic8,480 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelso Drive over Stemmers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run carry?

About 5,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Kelso Drive over Stemmers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.