US Bridges

Is 68 over Md 144

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.57 Mile West of US 220 · Structure no. 100000010099010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,680
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over Md 144 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 over Md 144 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,022 by 2026. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIs 68
CrossesMd 144
Location0.57 Mile West of US 220
RouteInterstate 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66787, -78.73529
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,680 (2009)
Projected traffic35,022 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 over Md 144 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Is 68 over Md 144 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 over Md 144 carry?

About 26,680 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over Md 144?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 over Md 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.