US Bridges

Owings Mills Boule over Red Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1 MI South of Is 795 · Structure no. 200000B-0431010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owings Mills Boule over Red Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owings Mills Boule over Red Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 36,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,718 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOwings Mills Boule
CrossesRed Run
Location1 MI South of Is 795
RouteCounty Highway 7297
Coordinates39.40053, -76.79521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,114 (2023)
Projected traffic40,718 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owings Mills Boule over Red Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owings Mills Boule over Red Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Owings Mills Boule over Red Run carry?

About 36,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owings Mills Boule over Red Run?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Owings Mills Boule over Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.