Md 140 over Richardson RD
FairCarroll County, Maryland · 2.69 Mile North of Md 832 · Structure no. 100000060044010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,070
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 140 over Richardson RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 140 over Richardson RD in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 13,070 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,471 by 2026. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 140 over Richardson RD built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Md 140 over Richardson RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Md 140 over Richardson RD carry?
About 13,070 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 140 over Richardson RD?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Md 140 over Richardson RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.