US Bridges

US 40 over Stony Run

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile West of Md 272 · Structure no. 100000070015020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
21,540
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Stony Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 40 over Stony Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 21,540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,488 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesStony Run
Location0.37 Mile West of Md 272
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60608, -75.95423
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,540 (2009)
Projected traffic23,488 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 40 over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Stony Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Stony Run carry?

About 21,540 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Stony Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 40 over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.