US Bridges

Is 70 EB over US 40 Alt

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.07 Miles West of US 40 · Structure no. 100000210121013

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,740
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over US 40 Alt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over US 40 Alt in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, 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 62,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,488 by 2026. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesUS 40 Alt
Location1.07 Miles West of US 40
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.59958, -77.70267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,740 (2009)
Projected traffic42,488 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over US 40 Alt built?

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

What condition is Is 70 EB over US 40 Alt 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 November 2023.

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

About 62,740 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over US 40 Alt?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over US 40 Alt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.