US Bridges

Linganore Road over Is 70

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · @ Is 270 · Structure no. 100000100184010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linganore Road over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linganore Road over Is 70 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLinganore Road
CrossesIs 70
Location@ Is 270
RouteCounty Highway 414
Coordinates39.4047, -77.36202
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Linganore Road over Is 70 built?

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

What condition is Linganore Road over Is 70 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Linganore Road over Is 70 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linganore Road over Is 70?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Linganore Road over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.