US Bridges

Pleasantville Road over Winters Run

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 1.5 Miles N of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0067010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantville Road over Winters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasantville Road over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,055 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasantville Road
CrossesWinters Run
Location1.5 Miles N of Md 152
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55064, -76.43619
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2019)
Projected traffic4,055 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantville Road over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasantville 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasantville Road over Winters Run carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantville Road over Winters Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasantville Road over Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.