US Bridges

Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.07 Mile West of Is 270 · Structure no. 100000150161010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,741
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, 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 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 78,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,246 by 2026. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesIs 370 EB
CrossesIs 370 Ramp B
Location0.07 Mile West of Is 270
RouteInterstate 370
Coordinates39.12093, -77.19969
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,741 (2009)
Projected traffic41,246 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Is 370 Ramp B built?

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

What condition is Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B carry?

About 78,741 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Is 370 EB over Is 370 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.