US 40 over Bush Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 3.24 Miles East of Md 24 · Structure no. 100000120026010
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,093
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Bush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Bush Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 21,093 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,283 by 2026. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Bush Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 40 over Bush 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 over Bush Creek carry?
About 21,093 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Bush Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Bush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.