US Bridges

Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.7 Miles SW of Md 136 · Structure no. 200000H-0147040

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run is a concrete frame carrying Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHeaps Road
CrossesJane Carrs Run
Location0.7 Miles SW of Md 136
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68937, -76.32634
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2019)
Projected traffic354 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 Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run 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 Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Heaps Road over Jane Carrs Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.