US Bridges

Md 952 over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Md 952A · Structure no. 100000010081010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 952 over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 952 over Is 68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 952
CrossesIs 68
Location0.03 MI S of Md 952A
RouteState Highway 952
Coordinates39.66707, -78.73703
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 952 over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Md 952 over Is 68 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 Md 952 over Is 68 carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 952 over Is 68?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 952 over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.