US Bridges

Md 144FA over Is 70

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.38 M W of King Avenue · Structure no. 100000100107010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,771
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144FA over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144FA over Is 70 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,842 by 2038. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 144FA
CrossesIs 70
Location0.38 M W of King Avenue
RouteState Highway 144FA
Coordinates39.40398, -77.38375
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,771 (2018)
Projected traffic11,842 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 144FA over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 144FA over Is 70 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 Md 144FA over Is 70 carry?

About 11,771 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144FA over Is 70?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144FA over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.