US Bridges

Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles N of Md 165 · Structure no. 200000H-0109010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFawn Grove Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.8 Miles N of Md 165
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates39.67506, -76.44825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2021)
Projected traffic1,194 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek 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 Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fawn Grove Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.