US Bridges

Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 3.04 MI E of Md 56 · Structure no. 100000210143010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,069 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyd Road
CrossesIs 70 Wbr
Location3.04 MI E of Md 56
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63119, -77.96366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2018)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Road over Is 70 Wbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.