US Bridges

Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 MI E of Phillips M RD · Structure no. 200000H-0069010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCosner Road
CrossesEast Branch/Winters Run
Location0.3 MI E of Phillips M RD
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56337, -76.4423
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic101 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 Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cosner Road over East Branch/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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cosner Road over East Branch/Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.