US Bridges

Md 24 over CSX Railroad

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile South of Md 7 · Structure no. 100000120070011

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,242
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 over CSX Railroad in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,701 by 2026. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 24
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 Mile South of Md 7
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates39.44381, -76.29918
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,242 (2009)
Projected traffic12,701 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 24 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24 over CSX Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 20,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.