US Bridges

West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles SW of Md 24 · Structure no. 200000H-B-02010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
1,723
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,123 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Macphail Road
CrossesPlumtree Run
Location0.2 Miles SW of Md 24
RouteCity Street 1618
Coordinates39.51942, -76.34911
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2023)
Projected traffic2,123 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Macphail Road over Plumtree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Macphail Road over Plumtree Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.