US Bridges

Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike)

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Frederick County, Maryland · 1.0 N of Br No 1007400 · Structure no. 100000100073010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,550
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike) in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,800 by 2030. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 270
CrossesMd 85 (buckeystown Pike)
Location1.0 N of Br No 1007400
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38187, -77.40976
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,550 (2010)
Projected traffic161,800 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike) carry?

About 111,550 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike)?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 over Md 85 (buckeystown Pike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.