US Bridges

US 40 EB over I-70

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 2.81 Miles West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210123013

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 EB over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 EB over I-70 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,958 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,692 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 EB
CrossesI-70
Location2.81 Miles West of Md 66
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60037, -77.68297
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,958 (2022)
Projected traffic28,692 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 EB over I-70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 40 EB over I-70 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 EB over I-70 carry?

About 15,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB over I-70?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.