US Bridges

Md 7 over Haha Branch

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.74 Mile North of Md 24 · Structure no. 100000120081030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
13,781
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 over Haha Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 7 over Haha Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,781 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,053 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 7
CrossesHaha Branch
Location0.74 Mile North of Md 24
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.45198, -76.28866
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,781 (2013)
Projected traffic17,053 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 7 over Haha Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7 over Haha Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 7 over Haha Branch carry?

About 13,781 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 over Haha Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Md 7 over Haha Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.