Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch
GoodHarford County, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Bernadette DR · Structure no. 200000H-0193030
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Bear Creek Drive over Bear Cabin Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.