Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek
PoorWashington County, Maryland · 0.08 MI W of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210128010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,200
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ramp a 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,896 by 2012. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek carry?
About 37,200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 Ramp a over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.