US Bridges

Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000210094014

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 24,875 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,327 by 2044. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 WB
CrossesLicking Creek CO Road
Location0.27 Mile East of US 40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65155, -78.04576
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,875 (2024)
Projected traffic37,327 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road carry?

About 24,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 WB over Licking Creek CO Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.