US Bridges

Md 24F over Heavenly Waters

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile South of Md 24 · Structure no. 100000120083030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
23,140
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24F over Heavenly Waters is a steel culvert carrying Md 24F over Heavenly Waters in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 23,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,305 by 2012. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 24F
CrossesHeavenly Waters
Location0.18 Mile South of Md 24
RouteState Highway 24F
Coordinates39.53341, -76.36447
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,140 (1994)
Projected traffic27,305 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 24F over Heavenly Waters built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24F over Heavenly Waters 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24F over Heavenly Waters carry?

About 23,140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24F over Heavenly Waters?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 24F over Heavenly Waters?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.