Md 23 over Morse Road
GoodHarford County, Maryland · 1.03 Miles S of Md 165 · Structure no. 100000120064010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,892
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 23 over Morse Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 23 over Morse Road in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 11,892 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,460 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 23 over Morse Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Md 23 over Morse Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Md 23 over Morse Road carry?
About 11,892 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Md 23 over Morse Road?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Md 23 over Morse Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.