US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.09 Mile West of US 522A · Structure no. 100000210087010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,096 by 2026. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesIs 68 Ramp D
Location0.09 Mile West of US 522A
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71367, -78.18845
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2009)
Projected traffic27,096 by 2026
Trucks25%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$424,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D built?

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

What condition is Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Is 68 Ramp D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.