US Bridges

IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.3 M E of Br No 2109200 · Structure no. 100000210063010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,820 by 2037. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIS70/US40 Rp a
CrossesIs 70 Ebr & Ramp B
Location0.3 M E of Br No 2109200
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69565, -78.15039
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2017)
Projected traffic31,820 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IS70/US40 Rp a over Is 70 Ebr & Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.