Md 715 WB over AMTRAK
FairHarford County, Maryland · 0.51 Mile East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120058014
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,626
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 715 WB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 715 WB over AMTRAK in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 82 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 8,626 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,820 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 715 WB over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Md 715 WB over AMTRAK 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 715 WB over AMTRAK carry?
About 8,626 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 715 WB over AMTRAK?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Md 715 WB over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.