US Bridges

Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.02 Mile North of Md 27 · Structure no. 100000060032010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,521
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 45,521 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,486 by 2026. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 140
CrossesMd Mid RR MD27 West Br
Location0.02 Mile North of Md 27
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates39.58081, -76.98736
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,521 (2006)
Projected traffic52,486 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br carry?

About 45,521 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Md 140 over Md Mid RR MD27 West Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.