Stafford Road over Deer Creek
GoodHarford County, Maryland · 0.03 MI N of Craigs CR RD · Structure no. 200000H-0024010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stafford Road over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stafford Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 74 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stafford Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Stafford Road over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Stafford Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stafford Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Stafford Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.