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Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 2.3 Miles E of Md 144WB · Structure no. 100000210061043

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,830
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615 is a concrete frame carrying Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 34,830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,862 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesRamp E2 from Md 615
Location2.3 Miles E of Md 144WB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68492, -78.10285
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,830 (2009)
Projected traffic48,862 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615 carry?

About 34,830 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Ramp E2 from Md 615?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.