US Bridges

Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.25 NE of North End MD41 · Structure no. 200000B-0597030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
1,975
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F is a steel culvert carrying Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge Roa
CrossesTributary to Gunpowder F
Location0.25 NE of North End MD41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.405, -76.53592
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2024)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Covered Bridge Roa over Tributary to Gunpowder F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.