US Bridges

Md 24 over Plumtree Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.38 Mile South of US 1BU · Structure no. 100000120086030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
35,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over Plumtree Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 24 over Plumtree Run 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 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,679 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 24
CrossesPlumtree Run
Location0.38 Mile South of US 1BU
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates39.52304, -76.34851
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length46 ft (14 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 traffic35,300 (2013)
Projected traffic51,679 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Plumtree Run built?

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

What condition is Md 24 over Plumtree Run 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 24 over Plumtree Run carry?

About 35,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over Plumtree Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 24 over Plumtree Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.