US Bridges

Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.54 Mile West of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030227014

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,075
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 55,075 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,896 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 Wbr
CrossesRolling Road
Location0.54 Mile West of Is 695
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30755, -76.75331
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,075 (2024)
Projected traffic89,896 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$649,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road carry?

About 55,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Wbr over Rolling Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.