US Bridges

Md 152 over AMTRAK

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 2.20 Miles South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120037010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 152 over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 152 over AMTRAK 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 152
CrossesAMTRAK
Location2.20 Miles South of US 40
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates39.40432, -76.3198
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 152 over AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Md 152 over AMTRAK 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 152 over AMTRAK carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 152 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 152 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.