US Bridges

Md 715 over US 40

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 2 Miles West of Md 22 · Structure no. 100000120023010

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,583
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 715 over US 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 715 over US 40 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,583 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,058 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 715
CrossesUS 40
Location2 Miles West of Md 22
RouteState Highway 715
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49388, -76.18366
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,583 (2012)
Projected traffic15,058 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 715 over US 40 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Md 715 over US 40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 715 over US 40 carry?

About 11,583 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 715 over US 40?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Md 715 over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.