US Bridges

Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles S of US 1 · Structure no. 200000H-0053010

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Fanny Road
CrossesWinters Run
Location0.2 Miles S of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51472, -76.36775
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Fanny 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Fanny Road over Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.