US Bridges

Painters Mill Road over Red Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.15 MI S of I-795 · Structure no. 200000B-0423010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,918
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Painters Mill Road over Red Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Painters Mill Road over Red Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 49,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,435 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPainters Mill Road
CrossesRed Run
Location0.15 MI S of I-795
RouteCounty Highway 2251
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40484, -76.77941
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,918 (2021)
Projected traffic68,435 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Painters Mill Road over Red Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Painters Mill Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Painters Mill Road over Red Run carry?

About 49,918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Painters Mill Road over Red Run?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Painters Mill Road over Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.