US Bridges

Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.08 MI W of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210129010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,575 by 2033. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 Ramp B
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.08 MI W of Md 66
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.58361, -77.63417
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2013)
Projected traffic10,575 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Ramp B over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.