US Bridges

Madonna Road over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.02 MI S of Telegraph RD · Structure no. 200000H-0113010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madonna Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madonna Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMadonna Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.02 MI S of Telegraph RD
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates39.68064, -76.4913
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2019)
Projected traffic234 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madonna Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Madonna Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madonna Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Madonna Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.