US Bridges

Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Rolling Road · Structure no. 200000B-0440030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch is a steel culvert carrying Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCollegiate Drive
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Rolling Road
RouteCounty Highway 7569
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25034, -76.72863
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Collegiate Drive over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.