Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · 1.0 Mile S of Cherry H RD · Structure no. 200000H-0043010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.