US Bridges

Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile North of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120042011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,242
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,701 by 2026. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 24 NB
CrossesOtters Point Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of US 40
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates39.43821, -76.30184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,242 (2009)
Projected traffic12,701 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 24 NB over Otters Point Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek carry?

About 20,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 NB over Otters Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.