Neal Road over Big Branch
GoodHarford County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile E of ST Pauls RD · Structure no. 200000H-0130010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Neal Road over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neal Road over Big Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Neal Road over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Neal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Neal Road over Big Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Neal Road over Big Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Neal Road over Big Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.