US Bridges

Md 140 EB over Md 97

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.35 Mile South of Md 31 · Structure no. 100000060041012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,060
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 140 EB over Md 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 140 EB over Md 97 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 47,060 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,243 by 2026. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 140 EB
CrossesMd 97
Location0.35 Mile South of Md 31
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates39.59081, -76.99937
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,060 (2009)
Projected traffic26,243 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 EB over Md 97 built?

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

What condition is Md 140 EB over Md 97 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 140 EB over Md 97 carry?

About 47,060 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 140 EB over Md 97?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Md 140 EB over Md 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.