US Bridges

Md 165 over Br of West Branch

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.97 Mile North of Md 152 · Structure no. 100000120046010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,471
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 165 over Br of West Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 165 over Br of West Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,471 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,533 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 165
CrossesBr of West Branch
Location0.97 Mile North of Md 152
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates39.55599, -76.46512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,471 (2009)
Projected traffic8,533 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 165 over Br of West Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 165 over Br of West Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 165 over Br of West Branch carry?

About 7,471 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 165 over Br of West Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 165 over Br of West Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.