Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile N of Is 270Y · Structure no. 100000150081010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265,320
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 265,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 364,620 by 2029. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane carry?
About 265,320 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.
Who owns Is 270 over Tuckerman Lane?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.