US Bridges

Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile West of US 40AL · Structure no. 100000100145013

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 68,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,458 by 2026. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 Ebr
CrossesIs 70 Ramp E
Location0.28 Mile West of US 40AL
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.42566, -77.48854
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,800 (2009)
Projected traffic33,458 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 NetworkInterstate 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 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E carry?

About 68,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Ebr over Is 70 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.