Stafford Road over Buck Branch
PoorPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · 0.5 Mil W of Graigs CR RD · Structure no. 200000H-0162010
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 508
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stafford Road over Buck Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stafford Road over Buck Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stafford Road over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stafford Road over Buck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Stafford Road over Buck Branch carry?
About 508 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stafford Road over Buck Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Stafford Road over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.