US Bridges

Madonna Road over Cattail Branch

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile S of Mt Horeb RD · Structure no. 200000H-0105020

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
Daily traffic
789
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madonna Road over Cattail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Madonna Road over Cattail Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMadonna Road
CrossesCattail Branch
Location0.4 Mile S of Mt Horeb RD
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates39.65344, -76.49253
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Madonna Road over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madonna Road over Cattail Branch 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 Madonna Road over Cattail Branch carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madonna Road over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Madonna Road over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.