US Bridges

Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.4 MI W of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000030228010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70 in Baltimore 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 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2022. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesForest & Parks Roa
CrossesIs 70
Location1.4 MI W of Is 70
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2002)
Projected traffic6 by 2022
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$447,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70 built?

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

What condition is Forest & Parks Roa over Is 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70 carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forest & Parks Roa over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.