US Bridges

US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.41 Mile East of Md 24 · Structure no. 100000120027020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
Daily traffic
21,614
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,640 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesBr of Otter Point Creek
Location0.41 Mile East of Md 24
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.43939, -76.2962
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,614 (2013)
Projected traffic31,640 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek carry?

About 21,614 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Br of Otter Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.