US Bridges

Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.31 MI SW of Md 136 · Structure no. 200000H-0145010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMacton Road
CrossesTrib / Broad Creek
Location0.31 MI SW of Md 136
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67711, -76.29412
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2019)
Projected traffic303 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macton Road over Trib / Broad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Macton Road over Trib / Broad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.