US Bridges

Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.98 Miles West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210135013

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,975
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 70,975 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,625 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 EB
CrossesCrystal Falls Drive
Location1.98 Miles West of Md 66
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.56375, -77.61752
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,975 (2016)
Projected traffic92,625 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
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 Crystal Falls Drive built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive carry?

About 70,975 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 EB over Crystal Falls Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.