US Bridges

US 40 EB over AMTRAK

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.31 Mile East of Md 279 · Structure no. 100000070019013

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,906
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 EB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 EB over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 17,906 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,971 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 40 EB
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.31 Mile East of Md 279
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.60594, -75.8472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,906 (2019)
Projected traffic27,971 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 40 EB over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 EB 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 US 40 EB over AMTRAK carry?

About 17,906 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB over AMTRAK?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.