US Bridges

Md 22 over Bynum Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.99 MI W of Md 543 · Structure no. 100000120012020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
22,861
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 22 over Bynum Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 22 over Bynum Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 22,861 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,776 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 22
CrossesBynum Run
Location0.99 MI W of Md 543
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54166, -76.33012
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,861 (2013)
Projected traffic27,776 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 22 over Bynum Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Md 22 over Bynum Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 22 over Bynum Run carry?

About 22,861 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 22 over Bynum Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Md 22 over Bynum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.