Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.08 MI E of US 40 Scn · Structure no. 100000010087010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,286 by 2026. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 68 over Fifteen Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 18,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.