US Bridges

Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.43 Mile North of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000210080020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
174 ft
Daily traffic
68,040
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run is a concrete culvert carrying Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 68,040 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,660 by 2029. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIs 81
CrossesTrib to Semple Run
Location0.43 Mile North of Is 70
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates39.62066, -77.77941
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,040 (2009)
Projected traffic93,660 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run carry?

About 68,040 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 81 over Trib to Semple Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.