Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch
PoorPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles SW of Md 161 · Structure no. 200000H-0161010
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 591
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch carry?
About 591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Trappe Church Road over Hollands Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.