US Bridges

US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile South of Md 22 · Structure no. 100000120069020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
26,751
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, 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 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 26,751 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,563 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 40 & Rmps 5 & 6
CrossesBr of Swan Creek
Location0.03 Mile South of Md 22
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.5146, -76.15976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,751 (2013)
Projected traffic29,563 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek carry?

About 26,751 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 40 & Rmps 5 & 6 over Br of Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.