Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa
FairWashington County, Maryland · 0.52 Mile East of Md 632 · Structure no. 100000210117014
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,890
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 34,890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,180 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 2023.
How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?
About 34,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 WB over Norfolk Southern Railroa?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.