US Bridges

Madonna Road over Little Deer Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile S of Mt Horeb RD · Structure no. 200000H-0106010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madonna Road over Little Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madonna Road over Little Deer Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMadonna Road
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location0.3 Mile S of Mt Horeb RD
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates39.65419, -76.49057
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2023)
Projected traffic946 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 Little Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Madonna Road over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Madonna Road over Little Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is Madonna Road over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Madonna Road over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.