US Bridges

Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 1.6 Miles S of US 1 · Structure no. 200000H-0037010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 100 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 5 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForge Hill Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.6 Miles S of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61404, -76.28422
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Forge Hill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Forge Hill Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.