US Bridges

Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Is 70 WB to Is 695 Il · Structure no. 100000030194020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
39,171
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run is a concrete culvert carrying Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 39,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,305 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 70 Ramps 3 &
CrossesDead Run
LocationIs 70 WB to Is 695 Il
RouteInterstate 70
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,171 (2006)
Projected traffic42,305 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run carry?

About 39,171 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Is 70 Ramps 3 & over Dead Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.