US Bridges

Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.22 M S of Br No 1018400 · Structure no. 100000100183013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
583 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 72,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,137 by 2039. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIs 70 Ebr
CrossesMonocacy River
Location0.22 M S of Br No 1018400
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.40426, -77.36471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length583 ft (177.7 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,900 (2017)
Projected traffic112,137 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River carry?

About 72,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River?

The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Ebr over Monocacy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.