US Bridges

East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 50 Ft. Sw. of Md RTE 702 · Structure no. 200000B-0448020

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
2,638
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 50 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 2,638 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Homberg Avenu
CrossesTributary to Deep Creek
Location50 Ft. Sw. of Md RTE 702
RouteCounty Highway 4831
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31053, -76.45297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,638 (2023)
Projected traffic3,416 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek carry?

About 2,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns East Homberg Avenu over Tributary to Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.