US Bridges

Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.3 MI E of Is 695 · Structure no. 200000B-0424020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCedar Avenue
CrossesTributary to Gwynns Fall
Location1.3 MI E of Is 695
RouteCounty Highway 1249
Coordinates39.35663, -76.72137
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall built?

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

What condition is Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cedar Avenue over Tributary to Gwynns Fall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.