US Bridges

Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles E of Bynum RD · Structure no. 200000H-0195030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
827
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run is a steel culvert carrying Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBynum Ridge Road
CrossesBynum Run
Location0.2 Miles E of Bynum RD
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55949, -76.36514
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2023)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bynum Ridge Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bynum Ridge Road over Bynum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.