US Bridges

Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.03 Miles N of Md 22 · Structure no. 200000H-0015010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarsins Run Road
CrossesCarsins Run
Location0.03 Miles N of Md 22
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53755, -76.2121
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carsins Run Road over Carsins 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 Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carsins Run Road over Carsins Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.