US Bridges

Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.0 MI W of I-795 · Structure no. 200000B-0602030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run is a steel culvert carrying Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSunnymeadow Lane
CrossesTributary to Red Run
Location1.0 MI W of I-795
RouteCounty Highway 6239
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42519, -76.83183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sunnymeadow Lane over Tributary to Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.