US 40 over Church Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 1.24 Miles West of Md 7 · Structure no. 100000120025010
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,930
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Church Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Church Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 25,930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,995 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Church Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 40 over Church Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Church Creek carry?
About 25,930 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Church Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Church Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.