US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210127013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek 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 72,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,800 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.08 Mile West of Md 66
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58643, -77.64159
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,140 (2021)
Projected traffic89,800 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$549,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek carry?

About 72,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.