US Bridges

Poteet Road over East Branch/Winters Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.01 M W of Phillips M RD · Structure no. 200000H-0071040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poteet Road over East Branch/Winters Run is a concrete frame carrying Poteet Road over East Branch/Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPoteet Road
CrossesEast Branch/Winters Run
Location0.01 M W of Phillips M RD
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57711, -76.43934
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Poteet Road over East Branch/Winters Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poteet Road over East 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 July 2023.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Poteet Road over East Branch/Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.