US Bridges

Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.8 Mil E of Grafton Shop · Structure no. 200000H-0192030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
869
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBernadette Drive
CrossesBear Cabin Branch
Location0.8 Mil E of Grafton Shop
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55513, -76.38573
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2019)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Bernadette Drive over Bear Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.