US Bridges

Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.06 MI N of Tannery Road · Structure no. 200000CL0369020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
Daily traffic
7,307
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, 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 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 7,307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,980 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGorsuch Road
CrossesWest Branch Patapsco Riv
Location0.06 MI N of Tannery Road
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56831, -76.94361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,307 (2021)
Projected traffic11,980 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv carry?

About 7,307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gorsuch Road over West Branch Patapsco Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.