US Bridges

Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.13 Mile North of Md 755 · Structure no. 100000120089020

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
24,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre is a concrete culvert carrying Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 years old, older 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 24,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,643 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 24
CrossesTrib. to Otter Point Cre
Location0.13 Mile North of Md 755
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43441, -76.3045
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,240 (2013)
Projected traffic29,643 by 2032
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre carry?

About 24,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 24 over Trib. to Otter Point Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.