US Bridges

Friendship Road over Overshot Branch

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 1.0 Miles S of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0059010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Road over Overshot Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Friendship Road over Overshot Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFriendship Road
CrossesOvershot Branch
Location1.0 Miles S of Md 152
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51141, -76.43181
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2019)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship Road over Overshot Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Road over Overshot Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Friendship Road over Overshot Branch carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Road over Overshot Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Road over Overshot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.