US Bridges

Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · At I-270/I-270 Spur Split · Structure no. 100000150171010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
554 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,196
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,012 by 2026. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 270 Ramp a 1
CrossesIs 270 Ramp B
LocationAt I-270/I-270 Spur Split
RouteInterstate 270
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,196 (2006)
Projected traffic11,012 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B carry?

About 10,196 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 Ramp a 1 over Is 270 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.