Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 2.3 Mi. S. Md-Pa ST Line · Structure no. 200000BC6517010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Gunpowder Road over Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.