US Bridges

Furnace Road over West Branch/Winters Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles E of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0074010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furnace Road over West Branch/Winters Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace Road over West Branch/Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnace Road
CrossesWest Branch/Winters Run
Location0.6 Miles E of Md 152
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5842, -76.49318
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Furnace Road over West Branch/Winters Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furnace Road over West 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Furnace Road over West Branch/Winters Run carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Furnace Road over West Branch/Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.