US Bridges

Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · .2 MI East of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000B-0416020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh is a concrete culvert carrying Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReames Road
CrossesTributary to White Marsh
Location.2 MI East of US RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 4504
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36243, -76.43586
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 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 rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Reames Road over Tributary to White Marsh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.