US Bridges

Watervale Road over Winters Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 1.7 Miles N of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0063010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,479
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watervale Road over Winters Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Watervale Road over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,479 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWatervale Road
CrossesWinters Run
Location1.7 Miles N of Md 152
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53362, -76.39133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2019)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Watervale Road over Winters Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watervale Road over Winters Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Watervale Road over Winters Run carry?

About 2,479 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watervale Road over Winters Run?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Watervale Road over Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.