US Bridges

New Park Road over Island Branch

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.78 Mi. NE of Route 23 · Structure no. 200000H-0125010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Park Road over Island Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Park Road over Island Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Park Road
CrossesIsland Branch
Location0.78 Mi. NE of Route 23
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71393, -76.52558
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2019)
Projected traffic482 by 2039
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 New Park Road over Island Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Park Road over Island 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Park Road over Island Branch carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Park Road over Island Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Park Road over Island Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.