US Bridges

Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles S of Md 132 · Structure no. 200000H-0164010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOakington Road
CrossesGasheys Creek
Location0.8 Miles S of Md 132
RouteCounty Highway 1064
Coordinates39.51911, -76.12607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2019)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oakington Road over Gasheys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.