US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Md 632

Poor

Washington County, Maryland · 1.35 Miles West of Md 65 · Structure no. 100000210115013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,680
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Md 632 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Md 632 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 62,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,720 by 2029. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesMd 632
Location1.35 Miles West of Md 65
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.60646, -77.75457
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,680 (2009)
Projected traffic91,720 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 EB over Md 632 built?

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

What condition is Is 70 EB over Md 632 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Md 632 carry?

About 62,680 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Md 632?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Md 632?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.