US Bridges

Wheel Road over Bynum Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 1.2 Miles NE of Md 924 · Structure no. 200000H-0009010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,075
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheel Road over Bynum Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheel Road over Bynum Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,415 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWheel Road
CrossesBynum Run
Location1.2 Miles NE of Md 924
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50289, -76.30671
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,075 (2019)
Projected traffic7,415 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheel Road over Bynum Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheel Road over Bynum Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wheel Road over Bynum Run carry?

About 6,075 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wheel Road over Bynum Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wheel Road over Bynum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.