Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch
GoodHarford County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles North of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0061010
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ryan Road over Bread and Cheese Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.