US Bridges

Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles NW of Md 165 · Structure no. 200000H-0076020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run is a concrete culvert carrying Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Street
CrossesWest Branch/Winters Run
Location0.6 Miles NW of Md 165
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56274, -76.47154
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic345 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 Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Street over West 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 Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Street over West Branch/Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.