Palmer Road over Romney Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 80 Yds W of Old Baltimore · Structure no. DAPAMCABE000719
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Palmer Road over Romney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Road over Romney Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road over Romney Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Road over Romney Creek 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 Palmer Road over Romney Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Road over Romney Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road over Romney Creek?
It is owned by the Army.