US Bridges

Rogers Ave over Is 70

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.18 MI E of Md 985A · Structure no. 100000130001010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,721
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Ave over Is 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Ave over Is 70 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 14,721 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,849 by 2026. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers Ave
CrossesIs 70
Location0.18 MI E of Md 985A
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.297, -76.81179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,721 (2009)
Projected traffic12,849 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rogers Ave over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rogers Ave over Is 70 carry?

About 14,721 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Ave over Is 70?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Ave over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.