US Bridges

Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of Sharon Acr RD · Structure no. 200000H-0091010

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 72 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Road
CrossesSouth Stirrup Run
Location0.5 MI E of Sharon Acr RD
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59247, -76.41264
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Bailey Road over South Stirrup 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 Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Road over South Stirrup Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.