US Bridges

Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.07MI E of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000010005020

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
26,680
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 26,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,743 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 68
CrossesBranch of Evitts Creek
Location0.07MI E of Md 144
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.67286, -78.72264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,680 (2009)
Projected traffic29,743 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek carry?

About 26,680 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 68 over Branch of Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.