US Bridges

Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles W of Md 136 · Structure no. 200000H-0010030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Lane
CrossesTrib / Bynum Run
Location0.8 Miles W of Md 136
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50342, -76.28462
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic155 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cedar Lane over Trib / Bynum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.