US Bridges

Md 7 over James Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile North of Md 136 · Structure no. 100000120009010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 over James Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Md 7 over James Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 7
CrossesJames Run
Location0.28 Mile North of Md 136
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.4766, -76.26038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2013)
Projected traffic22,600 by 2033
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 7 over James Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7 over James 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 7 over James Run carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 over James Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7 over James Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.