US Bridges

Md 22 over US 40

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile West of Md 132B · Structure no. 100000120035010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,370
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 22 over US 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 22 over US 40 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 57 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 17,370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,430 by 2029. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 22
CrossesUS 40
Location0.39 Mile West of Md 132B
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates39.51579, -76.15877
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,370 (2009)
Projected traffic18,430 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 22 over US 40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Md 22 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 22 over US 40 carry?

About 17,370 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 22 over US 40?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Md 22 over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.