Sparks Road over Gunpowder Falls

Poor Condition138 years old2,589 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Location0.5 Mi E Of York RD
CarriesSparks Road
CrossesGunpowder Falls
Coordinates39.53982, -76.63943

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignArch - Thru
Total Length178.1 ft (54.3 m)
Max Span174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Deck Width16.4 ft (5 m)
Deck Area271.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1888 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,589 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000B-0018010

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