US Bridges

Morse Road over East Branch/Winters Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles NE of Md 23 · Structure no. 200000H-0072040

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Road over East Branch/Winters Run is a concrete frame carrying Morse Road over East Branch/Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorse Road
CrossesEast Branch/Winters Run
Location0.3 Miles NE of Md 23
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58716, -76.44996
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2023)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2043
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 Morse Road over East Branch/Winters Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morse Road over East Branch/Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.