US Bridges

Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles N of Md 159 · Structure no. 200000H-0014010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,242
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpesutia Road
CrossesCranberry Run
Location0.2 Miles N of Md 159
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60588, -76.34931
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2019)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spesutia Road over Cranberry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spesutia Road over Cranberry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.