US Bridges

Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles W of Bus US 1 · Structure no. 200000H-0194020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
8,025
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters is a concrete culvert carrying Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 8,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,792 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTollgate Road
CrossesHeavenly Waters
Location0.6 Miles W of Bus US 1
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52553, -76.368
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,025 (2022)
Projected traffic9,792 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters carry?

About 8,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tollgate Road over Heavenly Waters?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.