US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Md 65

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.35 Miles East of Md 632 · Structure no. 100000210118013

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Md 65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Md 65 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 60,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,925 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesMd 65
Location1.35 Miles East of Md 632
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.60534, -77.72943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,800 (2014)
Projected traffic78,925 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 65 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Md 65 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Md 65 carry?

About 60,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Md 65?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Md 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.