Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls
FairPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · On Balt CO Line · Structure no. 200000H-0087010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls 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 Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old York Road over Little Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.