US Bridges

Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 1.97 Miles S of Md 165 · Structure no. 100000120063010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,602
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 64 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 11,602 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,936 by 2026. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 23
CrossesPhillips Mill RD & E. Br
Location1.97 Miles S of Md 165
RouteState Highway 23
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57643, -76.43878
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,602 (2009)
Projected traffic11,936 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br carry?

About 11,602 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 23 over Phillips Mill RD & E. Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.