Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 3 MI W Middletown RD · Structure no. 200000BC6516010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 496 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir is a steel truss - thru carrying Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2044. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Beckleysville Road over Prettyboy Reservoir?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.