US Bridges

Bollinger Road over North Middle Run

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 1 MI S of Westmnstr Pike · Structure no. 200000CL0408020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
1,836
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bollinger Road over North Middle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bollinger Road over North Middle Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBollinger Road
CrossesNorth Middle Run
Location1 MI S of Westmnstr Pike
RouteCounty Highway 523
Coordinates39.51871, -76.9498
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2021)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bollinger Road over North Middle Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bollinger Road over North Middle Run 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 Bollinger Road over North Middle Run carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bollinger Road over North Middle Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Bollinger Road over North Middle Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.