US Bridges

Vale Road over US 1

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · @ US 1 · Structure no. 100000120067010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,254
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vale Road over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vale Road over US 1 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,381 by 2028. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVale Road
CrossesUS 1
Location@ US 1
RouteCounty Highway 1580
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54377, -76.36949
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (1994)
Projected traffic3,381 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$564,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vale Road over US 1 built?

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

What condition is Vale Road over US 1 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vale Road over US 1 carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vale Road over US 1?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vale Road over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.