Is 70 WB over Md 32
FairHoward County, Maryland · 2.12 Miles West of US 40 · Structure no. 100000130031014
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,270
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 WB over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Md 32 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 85,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,212 by 2029. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 WB over Md 32 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 70 WB over Md 32 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Md 32 carry?
About 85,270 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 WB over Md 32?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 WB over Md 32?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.