US Bridges

Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.7 M E of Quinn Road · Structure no. 100000100186014

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,922
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy 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 59,922 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,242 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIs 70 Wbr
CrossesSpring Ridge Pkwy
Location0.7 M E of Quinn Road
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.40408, -77.34734
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,922 (2009)
Projected traffic89,242 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy built?

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

What condition is Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy 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 Spring Ridge Pkwy carry?

About 59,922 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Wbr over Spring Ridge Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.