US Bridges

US 40 EB over Is 81

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.4 Miles West of US 11 · Structure no. 100000210052013

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,846
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 EB over Is 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 EB over Is 81 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 12,846 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,088 by 2037. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 EB
CrossesIs 81
Location1.4 Miles West of US 11
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65305, -77.75046
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,846 (2017)
Projected traffic19,088 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$869,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 EB over Is 81 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 40 EB over Is 81 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 EB over Is 81 carry?

About 12,846 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB over Is 81?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB over Is 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.