US Bridges

Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 1.66 Miles S of Md 755 · Structure no. 100000120071010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,092
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 16,092 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,915 by 2038. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 24
CrossesAMTRAK Sibert RD
Location1.66 Miles S of Md 755
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41127, -76.30211
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,092 (2018)
Projected traffic23,915 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 AMTRAK Sibert RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD carry?

About 16,092 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 over AMTRAK Sibert RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.