US Bridges

US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail

Poor

Harford County, Maryland · 1.44 Miles N of Md 147 · Structure no. 100000120066010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,542
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail 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 20,542 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,685 by 2026. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesN Tollgate RD Ped Trail
Location1.44 Miles N of Md 147
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.52607, -76.36888
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,542 (2006)
Projected traffic23,685 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail built?

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

What condition is US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail carry?

About 20,542 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over N Tollgate RD Ped Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.