US Bridges

Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 Mi. NW Cromwell Br RD · Structure no. 200000B-0541010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru is a steel truss - thru carrying Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCromwell Valley Pa
CrossesTributary to Minebank Ru
Location0.4 Mi. NW Cromwell Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41643, -76.55052
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cromwell Valley Pa over Tributary to Minebank Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.