US Bridges

Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 1.5 Miles E of Md 165 · Structure no. 200000H-0068010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPutnam Road
CrossesWest Branch/Winters Run
Location1.5 Miles E of Md 165
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55127, -76.44627
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putnam Road over West Branch/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 Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Putnam Road over West Branch/Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.