US Bridges

Amoss Road over Island Branch

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles S of Amoss Ml R · Structure no. 200000H-0165030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amoss Road over Island Branch is a steel culvert carrying Amoss Road over Island Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmoss Road
CrossesIsland Branch
Location0.2 Miles S of Amoss Ml R
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70024, -76.50604
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic155 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amoss Road over Island Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amoss Road over Island Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Amoss Road over Island Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Amoss Road over Island Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Amoss Road over Island Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.