US Bridges

Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile South of Md 140 · Structure no. 100000030331010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
965 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45,921
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45,921 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,082 by 2026. The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 940
CrossesCSX Trans & Gwynns Falls
Location0.08 Mile South of Md 140
RouteState Highway 940
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length965 ft (294.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,921 (2009)
Projected traffic52,082 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls carry?

About 45,921 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Md 940 over CSX Trans & Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.