US Bridges

US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.31 MI W of Jones RD · Structure no. 100000030035013

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,805
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 90 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,735 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ebr
CrossesGunpowder Falls
Location0.31 MI W of Jones RD
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.40866, -76.39016
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,805 (2015)
Projected traffic24,735 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 14,805 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ebr over Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.