US Bridges

Bethany Lane over Is 70

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.61 MI W of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130052010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,669
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Lane over Is 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Lane over Is 70 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 57 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 4,669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,684 by 2012. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Lane
CrossesIs 70
Location1.61 MI W of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 1063
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29651, -76.85577
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 inspectionMay 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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,669 (1994)
Projected traffic8,684 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$537,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Lane over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Bethany Lane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethany Lane over Is 70 carry?

About 4,669 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Lane over Is 70?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Lane over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.