US Bridges

Md 24 Sbr over US 40

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.35 Mile North of Md 755 · Structure no. 100000120062012

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,242
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 Sbr over US 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 Sbr over US 40 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,701 by 2026. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 24 Sbr
CrossesUS 40
Location0.35 Mile North of Md 755
RouteState Highway 24
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,242 (2009)
Projected traffic12,701 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 24 Sbr over US 40 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24 Sbr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 Sbr over US 40 carry?

About 20,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 Sbr over US 40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 Sbr over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.