US Bridges

Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.34 Miles West of Md 63 · Structure no. 100000210106014

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,899
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 37,899 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,403 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 WB
CrossesConococheague Creek
Location1.34 Miles West of Md 63
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.64207, -77.82986
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,899 (2024)
Projected traffic35,403 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$872,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek carry?

About 37,899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 WB over Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.