US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.02 Miles NE of Md 24 · Structure no. 200000H-0094010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.02 Miles NE of Md 24
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62989, -76.39813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.