US Bridges

Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.5 M NW White Hall Road · Structure no. 200000B-0523010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Road
CrossesSecond Mine Branch
Location0.5 M NW White Hall Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64294, -76.60339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Road over Second Mine 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 Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon Road over Second Mine Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.