US Bridges

York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1 M NE of Lineboro RD · Structure no. 200000CL0402010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F is a steel truss - thru carrying York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYork Road No 1
CrossesSouth Branch Gunpowder F
Location1 M NE of Lineboro RD
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.7147, -76.82968
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F 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 York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns York Road No 1 over South Branch Gunpowder F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.