US Bridges

Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.24 M E of Br No 0116200 · Structure no. 100000010077013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
18,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 18,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,639 by 2026. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 EB
CrossesMd 948AO Flintstone Crk
Location0.24 M E of Br No 0116200
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.70496, -78.56754
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,551 (2009)
Projected traffic9,639 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk carry?

About 18,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 EB over Md 948AO Flintstone Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.