US Bridges

Is 370 over Md 355

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.18 Mile East of Is 270 · Structure no. 100000150154013

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,062
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 370 over Md 355 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 370 over Md 355 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79,062 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,758 by 2030. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesIs 370
CrossesMd 355
Location1.18 Mile East of Is 270
RouteInterstate 370
Coordinates39.12282, -77.17843
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,062 (2010)
Projected traffic96,758 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 370 over Md 355 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Is 370 over Md 355 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 370 over Md 355 carry?

About 79,062 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 370 over Md 355?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Is 370 over Md 355?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.