US Bridges

Is 68 over Evitts Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.21 M E of Br No 0109900 · Structure no. 100000010030040

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,680
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over Evitts Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Is 68 over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,743 by 2026. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location0.21 M E of Br No 0109900
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.67319, -78.72392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,680 (2009)
Projected traffic29,743 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Is 68 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 over Evitts Creek carry?

About 26,680 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.