US Bridges

Md 159 over Cranberry Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.22 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120039010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,980
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 159 over Cranberry Run is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 159 over Cranberry Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,569 by 2026. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 159
CrossesCranberry Run
Location0.22 Mile South of US 40
RouteState Highway 159
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48767, -76.19332
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2009)
Projected traffic5,569 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 159 over Cranberry Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 159 over Cranberry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 159 over Cranberry Run carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 159 over Cranberry Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 159 over Cranberry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.