US Bridges

US 1 Bu over Winters Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.87 Mile North of US 1 · Structure no. 100000120004010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,564
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Bu over Winters Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 1 Bu over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 20,564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,379 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 1 Bu
CrossesWinters Run
Location0.87 Mile North of US 1
RouteU.S. Route 1
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,564 (2013)
Projected traffic24,379 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Bu over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Bu over Winters Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Bu over Winters Run carry?

About 20,564 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Bu over Winters Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Bu over Winters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.