Taylor Road over Broad Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 0.7 Miles E of Md 543 · Structure no. 200000H-0146010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Road over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Road over Broad Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Taylor Road over Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Road 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 Taylor Road over Broad Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Road over Broad Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Road over Broad Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.