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Montgomery County, MD · Structure #100000150080020

IS 270

IS 270 in 0.13 Mile N Of Is 270y, Montgomery County, Maryland received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 265K vehicles daily on IS 270 over Old Farm Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
265K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
6.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IS 270
Crosses Over
Old Farm Creek
State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
Location
0.13 Mile N Of Is 270y
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1988
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
265,320
Lanes
12
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
100000150080020

About This Bridge

IS 270 is a 68-year-old bridge located 0.13 Mile N Of Is 270y in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 270 over Old Farm Creek with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 265K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 6.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.13 Mile N Of Is 270y, Montgomery County, Maryland

39.038806, -77.145886

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 270 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IS 270 was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IS 270 carries approximately 265K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on IS 270 in 0.13 Mile N Of Is 270y, Montgomery County, Maryland.

Yes, IS 270 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IS 270 is located 0.13 Mile N Of Is 270y in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 270 over Old Farm Creek. Its coordinates are 39.038806, -77.145886. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 270 carries IS 270 over Old Farm Creek. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1958, with reconstruction in 1988.

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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.