US Bridges

Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles S of Md 543 · Structure no. 200000H-0047010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 95 years old, older 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Southampton Ro
CrossesBynum Run
Location0.6 Miles S of Md 543
RouteCounty Highway 1054
Coordinates39.54986, -76.33586
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Old Southampton Ro 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Southampton Ro over Bynum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.