US Bridges

US 40 over Honeygo Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.36 Mile East of Md 43 · Structure no. 100000030036010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,760
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Honeygo Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 40 over Honeygo Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 39,760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,310 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesHoneygo Run
Location0.36 Mile East of Md 43
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37841, -76.42935
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,760 (2009)
Projected traffic44,310 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Honeygo Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 40 over Honeygo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Honeygo Run carry?

About 39,760 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Honeygo Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Honeygo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.