US Bridges

Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.3 MI E York RD · Structure no. 200000BC6507010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,132
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2043. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix Road
CrossesGunpowder Falls
Location1.3 MI E York RD
RouteCity Street 241
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52367, -76.62363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,132 (2019)
Projected traffic2,644 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 2,132 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Road over Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.