US Bridges

US 1 over Winters Run

Poor

Harford County, Maryland · 0.96 Mile North of Md 147 · Structure no. 100000120065010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,112
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Winters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,685 by 2026. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesWinters Run
Location0.96 Mile North of Md 147
RouteU.S. Route 1
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,112 (2009)
Projected traffic23,685 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Winters Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Winters Run carry?

About 21,112 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Winters Run?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Winters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.