US Bridges

Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.46 Mile North of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000100193010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,723
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,021 by 2026. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 Ramp 7
CrossesUS 40 Ramp 5
Location0.46 Mile North of Is 70
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.40064, -77.4279
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2006)
Projected traffic4,021 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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5 carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ramp 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.