US Bridges

US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 2.72 M W of Big Pool Road · Structure no. 100000210093010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,182
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 60 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 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2026. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 40 EB
CrossesIs 70 Wbr
Location2.72 M W of Big Pool Road
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2009)
Projected traffic831 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$397,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB over Is 70 Wbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.