US Bridges

Red Run Boulevard over Red Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.6 MI South of I-795 · Structure no. 200000B-0472010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,305
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Run Boulevard over Red Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Run Boulevard over Red Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,578 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Run Boulevard
CrossesRed Run
Location0.6 MI South of I-795
RouteCounty Highway 6779
Coordinates39.43356, -76.82383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,305 (2022)
Projected traffic12,578 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Red Run Boulevard over Red Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Run Boulevard over Red Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Red Run Boulevard over Red Run carry?

About 10,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Run Boulevard over Red Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Red Run Boulevard over Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.