US Bridges

Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 1.5 Mil NE of Allibone RD · Structure no. 200000H-0141010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandy Hook Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.5 Mil NE of Allibone RD
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates39.62556, -76.30944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek 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 Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Hook Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.