Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.7 MI E Beckleys RD · Structure no. 200000BC6518010
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Kidds Schoolhouse 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kidds Schoolhouse over Prettyboy Reservoir?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.