US Bridges

Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.9 Miles W of Md 24 · Structure no. 200000H-0050010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 125 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 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlumtree Road
CrossesPlumtree Run
Location0.9 Miles W of Md 24
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49634, -76.34743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2019)
Projected traffic191 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Plumtree Road 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 Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Plumtree Road over Plumtree Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.