US Bridges

Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.67 Mile W of Md 144WB · Structure no. 100000210092014

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 42,052 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,485 by 2044. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 WB
CrossesGr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds
Location0.67 Mile W of Md 144WB
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.69927, -78.15445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,052 (2024)
Projected traffic62,485 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds carry?

About 42,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 WB over Gr Tonoloway Ck CO Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.