Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch
FairHarford County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles E of Fawn Gr RD · Structure no. 200000H-0110030
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch is a steel culvert carrying Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Red Bridge Road over Falling Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.