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Is 70 EB over CSX Trans.

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile East of Md 65 · Structure no. 100000210119013

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over CSX Trans. in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 60,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,925 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.18 Mile East of Md 65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60543, -77.72601
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,800 (2014)
Projected traffic78,925 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Is 70 EB over CSX Trans. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over CSX Trans. carry?

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

How long is Is 70 EB over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.