US Bridges

Halfway Blvd over Is 81

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.0 Mile North of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000210079010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,020
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway Blvd over Is 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halfway Blvd over Is 81 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,520 by 2029. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHalfway Blvd
CrossesIs 81
Location1.0 Mile North of Is 70
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6282, -77.77517
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,020 (2009)
Projected traffic22,520 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Halfway Blvd over Is 81 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halfway Blvd over Is 81 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Halfway Blvd over Is 81 carry?

About 13,020 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Halfway Blvd over Is 81?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway Blvd over Is 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.