US Bridges

Md 24 over Deer Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 2.17 Miles S of Md 165 · Structure no. 100000120016010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,951
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Md 24 over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 91 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 2,951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 24
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.17 Miles S of Md 165
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64205, -76.41231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,951 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 24 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Md 24 over Deer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 24 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.