US Bridges

US 1 over Md 24

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles S of US 1BU · Structure no. 100000120015010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,002
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Md 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Md 24 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,002 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,120 by 2026. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesMd 24
Location1.1 Miles S of US 1BU
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.55469, -76.36761
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,002 (2009)
Projected traffic23,120 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Md 24 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Md 24 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Md 24 carry?

About 20,002 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Md 24?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Md 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.