US Bridges

Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans.

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile South of Md 7 · Structure no. 100000120070012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,242
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans. in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 24 Sbr
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.3 Mile South of Md 7
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44417, -76.29943
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sbr over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans. carry?

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

How long is Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 Sbr over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.