US Bridges

Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.35 MI W of US 11 · Structure no. 100000210142010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,988
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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 6,988 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,087 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 WB Cd
CrossesIs 81
Location0.35 MI W of US 11
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.61672, -77.78512
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,988 (2013)
Projected traffic8,087 by 2033
Trucks23%
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 WB Cd over Is 81 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81 carry?

About 6,988 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81?

The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 WB Cd over Is 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.