US Bridges

Is 70 WB over Md 63

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.61 Miles West of US 81 · Structure no. 100000210108014

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 WB over Md 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Md 63 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,600 by 2030. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesIs 70 WB
CrossesMd 63
Location1.61 Miles West of US 81
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.63015, -77.80924
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,400 (2010)
Projected traffic64,600 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 WB over Md 63 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 WB over Md 63 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Md 63 carry?

About 47,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 WB over Md 63?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 WB over Md 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.