US Bridges

Fletcher Drive over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · Fletcher DR · Structure no. 100000010104010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Drive over Is 68 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fletcher Drive over Is 68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Drive
CrossesIs 68
LocationFletcher DR
RouteCity Street 1315
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64481, -78.78731
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2021)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Drive over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Fletcher Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher Drive over Is 68 carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Drive over Is 68?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Drive over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.