US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.05 Miles West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210126013

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,140
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 61,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,410 by 2026. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesWhitehall RD
Location1.05 Miles West of Md 66
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.595, -77.65586
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,140 (2009)
Projected traffic39,410 by 2026
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 Whitehall RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD carry?

About 61,140 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Whitehall RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.