US Bridges

Georges Creek Road over Georges Run

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 1.3 MI E Falls RD · Structure no. 200000BC6521010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georges Creek Road over Georges Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georges Creek Road over Georges Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGeorges Creek Road
CrossesGeorges Run
Location1.3 MI E Falls RD
RouteCity Street 122
Coordinates39.62577, -76.77253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Georges Creek Road over Georges Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georges Creek Road over Georges 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Georges Creek Road over Georges Run carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Georges Creek Road over Georges Run?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Georges Creek Road over Georges Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.