US Bridges

Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.4 MI W Ivy Mill RD · Structure no. 200000BC6513010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,597
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,597 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2044. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNicodemus Road
CrossesLiberty Reservoir
Location0.4 MI W Ivy Mill RD
RouteCity Street 515
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44888, -76.87782
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length552 ft (168.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,597 (2024)
Projected traffic4,870 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicodemus Road over Liberty 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir?

The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nicodemus Road over Liberty Reservoir?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.