Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 2.0 Miles W of Md 23 · Structure no. 200000H-0036010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Jolly Acres Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.