US Bridges

Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.7 Miles E of Md 24 · Structure no. 200000H-0093010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesSouth Stirrup Run
Location0.7 Miles E of Md 24
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60121, -76.40429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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 rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2019)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Sharon Road over South Stirrup 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Road over South Stirrup Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.