US Bridges

Gilbert Road over Carsins Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles N Md 22 · Structure no. 200000H-0208030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Road over Carsins Run is a steel culvert carrying Gilbert Road over Carsins Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGilbert Road
CrossesCarsins Run
Location0.5 Miles N Md 22
RouteCounty Highway 353
Coordinates39.53567, -76.18967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Gilbert Road over Carsins Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbert Road over Carsins Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gilbert Road over Carsins Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Road over Carsins Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Gilbert Road over Carsins Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.