US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.41 Mile West of Is 81 · Structure no. 100000210074013

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,350
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 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 53,350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,950 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesHopewell RD
Location0.41 Mile West of Is 81
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6218, -77.79019
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,350 (2010)
Projected traffic71,950 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
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 Hopewell RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD carry?

About 53,350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Hopewell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.