Bottom Road over Little Gunpowder Falls

Fair Condition140 years old223 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Location1.8 Mi NE Of Fork Road
CarriesBottom Road
CrossesLittle Gunpowder Falls
Coordinates39.50438, -76.42987

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span97.1 ft (29.6 m)
Deck Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Area149.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1886 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic223 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000B-0006010

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