US Bridges

Bond Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 200 Ft W of West Liberty · Structure no. 200000B-0027010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
812
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bond Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bond Road over Deer Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBond Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location200 Ft W of West Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70698, -76.58861
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2023)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bond Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bond Road over Deer Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bond Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bond Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bond Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.