Is 70 Wbr over Is 270
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 0.19 M E of Br No 1013800 · Structure no. 100000100137010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 359 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,731
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 Wbr over Is 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Wbr over Is 270 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 years old, older 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 83,731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,346 by 2037. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 96 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
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 Wbr over Is 270 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Is 70 Wbr over Is 270 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 70 Wbr over Is 270 carry?
About 83,731 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 Wbr over Is 270?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 Wbr over Is 270?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.