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Montgomery County, MD · Structure #100000150043010

IS 270

IS 270 in 1.17 Miles N Of Md 124, Montgomery County, Maryland received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 154K vehicles daily on IS 270 over Gr Seneca CR & Game Pre.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
154K
Daily Traffic
1954
Year Built
70.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IS 270
Crosses Over
Gr Seneca CR & Game Pre
State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
Location
1.17 Miles N Of Md 124
Year Built
1954
Reconstructed
1989
Age
72 years
Daily Traffic
154,247
Lanes
8
Length
70.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
100000150043010

About This Bridge

IS 270 is a 72-year-old bridge located 1.17 Miles N Of Md 124 in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 270 over Gr Seneca CR & Game Pre with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 154K vehicles per day. Built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, the structure spans 70.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.17 Miles N Of Md 124, Montgomery County, Maryland

39.160753, -77.231983

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 270 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

IS 270 was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, making it 72 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IS 270 carries approximately 154K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 70.4 meters long and located on IS 270 in 1.17 Miles N Of Md 124, Montgomery County, Maryland.

No, IS 270 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

IS 270 is located 1.17 Miles N Of Md 124 in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 270 over Gr Seneca CR & Game Pre. Its coordinates are 39.160753, -77.231983. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 270 carries IS 270 over Gr Seneca CR & Game Pre. The bridge is 70.4 meters long and was built in 1954, with reconstruction in 1989.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.