US Bridges

Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 1.7 Miles N of Md 152 · Structure no. 200000H-0216010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,142
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrs Mill Road
CrossesBear Cabin Branch
Location1.7 Miles N of Md 152
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5364, -76.39464
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,142 (2020)
Projected traffic9,690 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrs Mill Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch carry?

About 8,142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carrs Mill Road over Bear Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.