US Bridges

Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120005010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 57 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 22,420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,315 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 22
CrossesAMTRAK Trib to Swan CR
Location0.06 Mile East of US 40
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51485, -76.15759
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,420 (2018)
Projected traffic33,315 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR carry?

About 22,420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Md 22 over AMTRAK Trib to Swan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.