US 40 WB over AMTRAK
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.31 Mile East of Md 279 · Structure no. 100000070019014
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,638
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 WB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 WB 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 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 18,638 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,114 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 WB over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 WB 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 WB over AMTRAK carry?
About 18,638 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 40 WB 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 WB over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.