US Bridges

Glenville Road over Mill Brook

Poor

Harford County, Maryland · 2.1 Miles NE of Md 22 · Structure no. 200000H-0030010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
816
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenville Road over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenville Road over Mill Brook in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1935, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGlenville Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location2.1 Miles NE of Md 22
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates39.58637, -76.23113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Glenville Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Glenville Road over Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Glenville Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glenville Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Glenville Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.