US Bridges

US 40 over Cranberry Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.32 Mile East of Md 159 · Structure no. 100000120024010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Cranberry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Cranberry Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 90 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 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 34,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesCranberry Run
Location0.32 Mile East of Md 159
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49065, -76.19209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,600 (2009)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$17.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Cranberry Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 40 over Cranberry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Cranberry Run carry?

About 34,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Cranberry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Cranberry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.