US Bridges

Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.9 MI N Providence RD · Structure no. 200000BC6511010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,878
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,878 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,919 by 2044. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLoch Raven Drive
CrossesLoch Raven Reservoir
Location0.9 MI N Providence RD
RouteCity Street 4630
Coordinates39.44703, -76.55698
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,878 (2024)
Projected traffic7,919 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir carry?

About 5,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Loch Raven Drive over Loch Raven Reservoir?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.