US Bridges

Md 355 over Is 70

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile North of Md 85 · Structure no. 100000100105010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,242
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 355 over Is 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 355 over Is 70 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,015 by 2026. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 355
CrossesIs 70
Location0.1 Mile North of Md 85
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates39.39965, -77.40924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,242 (2009)
Projected traffic20,015 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 355 over Is 70 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 355 over Is 70 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 355 over Is 70 carry?

About 19,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 355 over Is 70?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Md 355 over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.