Mussetter Road over Is 70
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 2.11 MI W of Md 75 · Structure no. 100000100157010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 691
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mussetter Road over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mussetter Road over Is 70 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2012. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mussetter Road over Is 70 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mussetter Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Mussetter Road over Is 70 carry?
About 691 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mussetter Road over Is 70?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mussetter Road over Is 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.