US Bridges

Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 100 Ft S of Greenspring a · Structure no. 200000H-0209030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
232
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls is a steel culvert carrying Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls 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 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Joppa Road
CrossesTrib / Gunpowder Falls
Location100 Ft S of Greenspring a
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4513, -76.37314
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic232 (2019)
Projected traffic406 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls built?

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

What condition is Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls 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 Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls?

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

Who owns Old Joppa Road over Trib / Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.