US Bridges

Md 24 over Plumtree Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.86 M N of Plumtree Road · Structure no. 100000120087030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
Daily traffic
37,310
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 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 37,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,532 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 24
CrossesPlumtree Run
Location0.86 M N of Plumtree Road
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51151, -76.34151
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 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,310 (2013)
Projected traffic44,532 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 37,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over Plumtree Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Md 24 over Plumtree Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.