Sparks Road over Gunpowder Falls
Poor Condition138 years old2,589 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore |
| Location | 0.5 Mi E Of York RD |
| Carries | Sparks Road |
| Crosses | Gunpowder Falls |
| Coordinates | 39.53982, -76.63943 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Arch - Thru |
| Total Length | 178.1 ft (54.3 m) |
| Max Span | 174.9 ft (53.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Deck Area | 271.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1888 (reconstructed 1990) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 2,589 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 5% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 1 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 224 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 200000B-0018010 |