US Bridges

US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7)

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.68 Mile South of Md 99 · Structure no. 100000130028010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,083
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7) in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 5 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 21,083 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,103 by 2029. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 29 NB
CrossesIs 70 Ramp G(7)
Location0.68 Mile South of Md 99
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates39.29278, -76.82547
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,083 (2009)
Projected traffic30,103 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7) carry?

About 21,083 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7)?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 NB over Is 70 Ramp G(7)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.