US Bridges

Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile North of Md 795 · Structure no. 100000030339010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,840
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,062 by 2026. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 140 Sbr
CrossesIs 795 Ramps 1 & 6
Location0.17 Mile North of Md 795
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates39.47397, -76.83901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,840 (2009)
Projected traffic33,062 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6 built?

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

What condition is Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6 carry?

About 18,840 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 140 Sbr over Is 795 Ramps 1 & 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.