Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 0.09 M W of Br No 1012200 · Structure no. 100000100103010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,731
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 83,731 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,346 by 2037. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270 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 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270 carry?
About 83,731 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 Ebr & Ramp L over Is 270?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.