Md 140 over Piney Creek
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · 0.85 MI N of Taneytown · Structure no. 100000060024010
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,340
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 140 over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 140 over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,366 by 2026. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 140 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 140 over Piney Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Md 140 over Piney Creek carry?
About 5,340 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Md 140 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Md 140 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.