US Bridges

US 1 over Deer Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 2.08 Miles S of Md 136 · Structure no. 100000120002010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,172
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 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 11,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,847 by 2026. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.08 Miles S of Md 136
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62084, -76.29918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,172 (2009)
Projected traffic12,847 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Deer Creek carry?

About 11,172 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.