US Bridges

Orleans Road over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · At Is 68 · Structure no. 100000010100010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,113
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans Road over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orleans Road over Is 68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 57 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 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2026. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrleans Road
CrossesIs 68
LocationAt Is 68
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70076, -78.38031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,113 (2010)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$878,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orleans Road over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Orleans Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Orleans Road over Is 68 carry?

About 2,113 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orleans Road over Is 68?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Orleans Road over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.