Ernstsville RD over Is 70
FairWashington County, Maryland · 1.74 MI E of US 40 · Structure no. 100000210095010
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ernstsville RD over Is 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ernstsville RD over Is 70 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 61 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2012. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ernstsville RD over Is 70 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Ernstsville RD over Is 70 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ernstsville RD over Is 70 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ernstsville RD over Is 70?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ernstsville RD over Is 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.