Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile North of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120042012
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,242
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,701 by 2026. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 24 SB over Otters Point 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek carry?
About 20,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Md 24 SB over Otters Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.