US Bridges

Eden Mill Road over Big Branch

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles W of Fawn Gr RD · Structure no. 200000H-0111010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Mill Road over Big Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eden Mill Road over Big Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 years old, older 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEden Mill Road
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.4 Miles W of Fawn Gr RD
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67747, -76.45456
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Eden Mill Road over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Eden Mill Road over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eden Mill Road over Big Branch carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eden Mill Road over Big Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Mill Road over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.