US Bridges

Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 MI E of Md 542 · Structure no. 200000B-0816020

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
21,244
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 21,244 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,368 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Avenue
CrossesTributary to Herring Run
Location0.3 MI E of Md 542
RouteCounty Highway 3481
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38326, -76.57123
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,244 (2022)
Projected traffic23,368 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run carry?

About 21,244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Taylor Avenue over Tributary to Herring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.