US Bridges

Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.03 MI N of Timberlea DR · Structure no. 200000H-0065010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,765
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrafton Shop Road
CrossesBear Cabin Branch
Location0.03 MI N of Timberlea DR
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54491, -76.39231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2019)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin 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 Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grafton Shop Road over Bear Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.