Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch
FairPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · 0.6 MI W of Clermont M RD · Structure no. 200000H-0167010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2021 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 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Falling Branch RD over Falling Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.