US Bridges

Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n)

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles S of Md 7 · Structure no. 200000H-0202010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,886
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n) in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 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 9,886 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,832 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Road
CrossesOtter Point Creek (n)
Location0.3 Miles S of Md 7
RouteCounty Highway 1361
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44093, -76.3066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,886 (2023)
Projected traffic11,832 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n) built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n) 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 Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n) carry?

About 9,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Road over Otter Point Creek (n)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.