US Bridges

Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.89 Miles North of Md 58 · Structure no. 100000210053011

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,330
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 52,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,730 by 2029. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 81 NB
CrossesMaugans Ave
Location1.89 Miles North of Md 58
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates39.68935, -77.73315
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,330 (2009)
Projected traffic67,730 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 81 NB over Maugans Ave built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave carry?

About 52,330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Is 81 NB over Maugans Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.