Md 165 over Little Deer Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 2.35 Miles South of Md 24 · Structure no. 100000120044010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,673
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 165 over Little Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 165 over Little Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 6,673 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,158 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 165 over Little Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Md 165 over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Md 165 over Little Deer Creek carry?
About 6,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 165 over Little Deer Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Md 165 over Little Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.