US Bridges

Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.53 MI E of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030240010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,968 by 2026. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 70
CrossesWoodlawn Drive
Location0.53 MI E of Is 695
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.6 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2009)
Projected traffic26,968 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive built?

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

What condition is Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 over Woodlawn Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.