Md 161 over Deer Creek
GoodHarford County, Maryland · 2.11 Miles S of Md 623 · Structure no. 100000120040010
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,291
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 161 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 161 over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,135 by 2026. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 161 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 161 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Md 161 over Deer Creek carry?
About 5,291 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Md 161 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Md 161 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.