US Bridges

Heaps School Road over Broad Creek

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles N of Md 543 · Structure no. 200000H-0149010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heaps School Road over Broad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heaps School Road over Broad Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeaps School Road
CrossesBroad Creek
Location0.3 Miles N of Md 543
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68019, -76.36011
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic495 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heaps School Road over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heaps School 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 Heaps School Road over Broad Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heaps School Road over Broad Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Heaps School Road over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.