US Bridges

Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run

Poor

Harford County, Maryland · 1.9 Miles E of Md 165 · Structure no. 200000H-0175010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,308
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run is a concrete slab carrying Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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.

It carries about 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,257 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJarrettsville Road
CrossesEast Branch /Winters Run
Location1.9 Miles E of Md 165
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.606, -76.4457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,308 (2019)
Projected traffic5,257 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run 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 Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run carry?

About 4,308 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jarrettsville Road over East Branch /Winters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.