US 40 Wbr over Gunpowder Falls
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.31 MI W of Jones RD · Structure no. 100000030035014
- 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 Wbr over Gunpowder Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Wbr 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Wbr 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 Wbr 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 Wbr over Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 14,805 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Wbr 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 Wbr over Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.