US Bridges

Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. NE of SR 45 · Structure no. 200000B-0441020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
1,607
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F is a concrete culvert carrying Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix Road
CrossesTributary to Gunpowder F
Location0.5 Mi. NE of SR 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51494, -76.63663
Functional classRural 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2023)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F 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 Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Road over Tributary to Gunpowder F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.