US Bridges

Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 1.3 MI W Middletown RD · Structure no. 200000BC6524010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run is a concrete slab carrying Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpooks Hill Road
CrossesFrog Hollow Run
Location1.3 MI W Middletown RD
RouteCity Street 4610
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64493, -76.72089
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spooks Hill Road over Frog Hollow Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.