US Bridges

Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.51 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 100000210105010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 58 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2036. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Ridge Road
CrossesIs 70 EB
Location0.51 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 758
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65012, -77.85299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2016)
Projected traffic1,997 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Ridge Road over Is 70 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.