US Bridges

Schuster Road over West Branch/ Winters Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles E of Md 146 · Structure no. 200000H-0090010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuster Road over West Branch/ Winters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuster Road over West Branch/ Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuster Road
CrossesWest Branch/ Winters Run
Location0.2 Miles E of Md 146
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59592, -76.50792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2019)
Projected traffic5,125 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 Schuster Road over West Branch/ Winters Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuster 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 October 2023.

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Schuster Road over West Branch/ Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.