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Montgomery County, MD · Structure #100000150081010

IS 270

IS 270 in 0.08 Mile N Of Is 270y, Montgomery County, Maryland received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 265K vehicles daily on IS 270 over Tuckerman Lane.

B
65/100
65
Condition Score
265K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
31.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IS 270
Crosses Over
Tuckerman Lane
State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
Location
0.08 Mile N Of Is 270y
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1989
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
265,320
Lanes
12
Length
31.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
100000150081010

About This Bridge

IS 270 is a 68-year-old bridge located 0.08 Mile N Of Is 270y in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 270 over Tuckerman Lane with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 265K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, the structure spans 31.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

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

39.037814, -77.145344

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 270 has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

IS 270 was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 31.4 meters long and located on IS 270 in 0.08 Mile N Of Is 270y, 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 0.08 Mile N Of Is 270y in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 270 over Tuckerman Lane. Its coordinates are 39.037814, -77.145344. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 270 carries IS 270 over Tuckerman Lane. The bridge is 31.4 meters long and was built in 1958, 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.