US Bridges

Md 24 over Kellogg Branch

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 2.86 Miles S of Md 165 · Structure no. 100000120017010

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,193
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over Kellogg Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 24 over Kellogg Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 108 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 24
CrossesKellogg Branch
Location2.86 Miles S of Md 165
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63209, -76.41106
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,193 (2013)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 24 over Kellogg Branch built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Md 24 over Kellogg Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 over Kellogg Branch carry?

About 3,193 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over Kellogg Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 over Kellogg Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.