US Bridges

Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.46 MI W of US 40 Scn · Structure no. 100000010089040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
Daily traffic
18,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow is a concrete frame carrying Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIs 68
CrossesLittle Pine Lick Hollow
Location0.46 MI W of US 40 Scn
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.67856, -78.47634
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,551 (2009)
Projected traffic18,004 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Pine Lick Hollow built?

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

What condition is Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow carry?

About 18,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 over Little Pine Lick Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.