US Bridges

Stafford Road over Herring Run

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.01 Mile S of Lapidum RD · Structure no. 200000H-0019010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford Road over Herring Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stafford Road over Herring Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStafford Road
CrossesHerring Run
Location0.01 Mile S of Lapidum RD
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59775, -76.12891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stafford Road over Herring Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Stafford Road over Herring 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 Stafford Road over Herring Run carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stafford Road over Herring Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford Road over Herring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.