US Bridges

Md 85 over Is 70

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Is 70 · Structure no. 100000100195010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,962
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 85 over Is 70 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 85 over Is 70 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 35,962 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,115 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 85
CrossesIs 70
LocationAt Is 70
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates39.40118, -77.40361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,962 (2018)
Projected traffic36,115 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 85 over Is 70 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 85 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 85 over Is 70 carry?

About 35,962 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Md 85 over Is 70?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Md 85 over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.