Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · 0.8 MI E Main ST · Structure no. 200000H-0160010
- Built
- 1883
- 142 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 142 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nobles Mill Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.