US Bridges

Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1 MI N of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000B-0430010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,343
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 29,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,409 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOwings Mills Boule
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location1 MI N of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 7297
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43219, -76.78085
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,343 (2023)
Projected traffic35,409 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 29,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Owings Mills Boule over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.