US Bridges

US 40 over Redhouse Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.65 MI E of Md 7 · Structure no. 100000030040010

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Redhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 40 over Redhouse Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1935, 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 37,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,297 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesRedhouse Creek
Location0.65 MI E of Md 7
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3169, -76.51591
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,450 (2009)
Projected traffic40,297 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Redhouse Creek built?

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

What condition is US 40 over Redhouse Creek 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 Redhouse Creek carry?

About 37,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Redhouse Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Redhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.