US Bridges

Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.7 MI NE of Red Bridge R · Structure no. 200000H-0166010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFalling Branch RD
CrossesFalling Branch
Location0.7 MI NE of Red Bridge R
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68444, -76.43701
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falling Branch RD over Falling 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.