US Bridges

Durham Road over West Branch and Winters

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.01 MI E of Charles ST · Structure no. 200000H-0075010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,770
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Road over West Branch and Winters is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durham Road over West Branch and Winters 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 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDurham Road
CrossesWest Branch and Winters
Location0.01 MI E of Charles ST
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57245, -76.48771
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2019)
Projected traffic2,160 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 Durham Road over West Branch and Winters built?

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

What condition is Durham Road over West Branch and Winters 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Durham Road over West Branch and Winters carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durham Road over West Branch and Winters?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Road over West Branch and Winters?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.