US Bridges

US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · .545 Mile North of Md 894 · Structure no. 100000210090010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,230
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 5 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 8,230 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2037. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 522
CrossesIs 70 Ebr Ramp a
Location.545 Mile North of Md 894
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70789, -78.184
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,230 (2017)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$778,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a carry?

About 8,230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over Is 70 Ebr Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.