US Bridges

Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.09 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000100122010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,067
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 14,067 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,192 by 2026. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 270 Wbr(ramp 1)
CrossesIs 70 Ebr
Location0.09 Mile South of US 40
RouteInterstate 270
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,067 (2006)
Projected traffic15,192 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr carry?

About 14,067 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 Wbr(ramp 1) over Is 70 Ebr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.