US Bridges

Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband)

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles S of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0185010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband) in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesOld Fallston Road
CrossesMa & Pa Railroad (aband)
Location0.3 Miles S of Md 152
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband) carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband)?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fallston Road over Ma & Pa Railroad (aband)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.