Is 70 WB over Md 27
FairCarroll County, Maryland · 0.03 MI E of Frederick CO · Structure no. 100000060011014
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,550
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 WB over Md 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Md 27 in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 65,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,063 by 2026. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 WB over Md 27 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 70 WB over Md 27 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Md 27 carry?
About 65,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 WB over Md 27?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 WB over Md 27?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.