US Bridges

Md 623 over Broad Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 2.63 MI S of Pa Line · Structure no. 100000120052010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 623 over Broad Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 623 over Broad Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,153 by 2026. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 623
CrossesBroad Creek
Location2.63 MI S of Pa Line
RouteState Highway 623
Coordinates39.69569, -76.24422
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2009)
Projected traffic1,153 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 623 over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 623 over Broad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 623 over Broad Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 623 over Broad Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 623 over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.