US 40 WB over Is 70
GoodHoward County, Maryland · US 40 @ Is 70 · Structure no. 100000130055010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 265 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,355
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 WB over Is 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 WB over Is 70 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 6,355 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,863 by 2026. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Is 70 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US 40 WB over Is 70 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 WB over Is 70 carry?
About 6,355 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 WB over Is 70?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 WB over Is 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.