US Bridges

Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles N of Pocock RD · Structure no. 200000H-0085010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTurner Road
CrossesTrib / L Gunpowder Falls
Location0.4 Miles N of Pocock RD
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates39.58284, -76.53291
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2019)
Projected traffic174 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Road over Trib / L Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.