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Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans.

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.29 MI W of Kelly RD · Structure no. 100000010102010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,611
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans. in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 46,611 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,900 by 2030. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 68
CrossesKelly Blvd CSX Trans.
Location0.29 MI W of Kelly RD
RouteInterstate 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64525, -78.78441
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,611 (2013)
Projected traffic74,900 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans. carry?

About 46,611 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans.?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 over Kelly Blvd CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.