US Bridges

US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02)

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.09 M W of Kehne Road · Structure no. 100000100146010

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,362
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02) in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7,362 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2026. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ebr
CrossesIs 70 Ramp F (02)
Location0.09 M W of Kehne Road
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.42611, -77.48425
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,362 (2009)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02) 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02) carry?

About 7,362 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp F (02)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.