US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.24 Mile East of US 522 · Structure no. 100000210091013

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,440
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 37,440 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,260 by 2029. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesPennsylvania Ave
Location0.24 Mile East of US 522
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70621, -78.18011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,440 (2009)
Projected traffic49,260 by 2029
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$484,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave carry?

About 37,440 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Pennsylvania Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.