US Bridges

Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 1.8 Miles W of US 1 · Structure no. 200000H-0051010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,051
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,722 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitaker Mill Road
CrossesWinters Run
Location1.8 Miles W of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4979, -76.35377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,051 (2022)
Projected traffic3,722 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run 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 Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run carry?

About 3,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Whitaker Mill Road over Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.