US Bridges

Red Run Boulevard over Red Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.64 MI E of Md 940 · Structure no. 200000B-0411010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,272
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Run Boulevard over Red Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Run Boulevard over Red Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,664 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Run Boulevard
CrossesRed Run
Location0.64 MI E of Md 940
RouteCounty Highway 6779
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40336, -76.78464
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,272 (2022)
Projected traffic24,664 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Red Run Boulevard over Red Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Run Boulevard over Red 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Red Run Boulevard over Red Run carry?

About 18,272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Run Boulevard over Red Run?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Red Run Boulevard over Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.