US Bridges

W Watersville Road over Is 70

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.16 Mile North of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000130084010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,639
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Watersville Road over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Watersville Road over Is 70 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2012. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Watersville Road
CrossesIs 70
Location0.16 Mile North of Md 144
RouteCounty Highway 1594
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35355, -77.12137
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (1994)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Watersville Road over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Watersville Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W Watersville Road over Is 70 carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Watersville Road over Is 70?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Watersville Road over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.