US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.01 Mile West of US 522 · Structure no. 100000210089010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,800 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesIs 70 Ramp a
Location0.01 Mile West of US 522
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70751, -78.18369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2011)
Projected traffic28,800 by 2031
Trucks20%
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 Is 70 Ramp a built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Is 70 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.