US Bridges

Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles N of Md 543 · Structure no. 200000H-0137010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 97 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pylesville RD
CrossesBroad Creek
Location0.4 Miles N of Md 543
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68887, -76.37344
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic198 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old Pylesville RD over Broad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pylesville RD over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.