US Bridges

Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · West of Live Fire RD · Structure no. DAPAMCABE0900BR

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Baltimore RD
CrossesRomney Creek
LocationWest of Live Fire RD
Coordinates39.41446, -76.20667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Old Baltimore RD over Romney Creek?

It is owned by the Army.