US Bridges

Singer Road over Winters Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles W of Md 24 · Structure no. 200000H-0008010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Singer Road over Winters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Singer Road over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,190 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSinger Road
CrossesWinters Run
Location1.1 Miles W of Md 24
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47394, -76.33694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2019)
Projected traffic11,190 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Singer Road over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Singer Road over Winters Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Singer Road over Winters Run carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Singer Road over Winters Run?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Singer Road over Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.