US Bridges

Is 270 over Middlebrook Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.77 Mile South of Md 118 · Structure no. 100000150042010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,720
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 over Middlebrook Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 over Middlebrook Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 133,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,487 by 2026. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 270
CrossesMiddlebrook Road
Location0.77 Mile South of Md 118
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates39.17518, -77.24675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,720 (2009)
Projected traffic140,487 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 270 over Middlebrook Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 over Middlebrook Road 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 270 over Middlebrook Road carry?

About 133,720 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 over Middlebrook Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 over Middlebrook Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.