US Bridges

Md 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.19 MI S of US 1 · Structure no. 100000120084030

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

About this bridge

Md 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters is a steel culvert carrying Md 24 & 24E 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 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 23,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,305 by 2012. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 24 & 24E
CrossesHeavenly Waters
Location0.19 MI S of US 1
RouteState Highway 24E
Coordinates39.53167, -76.36497
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters built?

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

What condition is Md 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters carry?

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

How long is Md 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 24 & 24E over Heavenly Waters?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.