US Bridges

US 40 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.45 MI W of Md 700 · Structure no. 100000030038010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,120
9 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over CSX Transportation in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 47,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,901 by 26. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.45 MI W of Md 700
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.33955, -76.47538
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,120 (9)
Projected traffic56,901 by 26
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over CSX Transportation 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 47,120 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.