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.
IS 270 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1958 and is now 68 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IS 270 carries an average daily traffic count of 265,320 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Old Farm Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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.
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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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.