US Bridges

Is 68 over US 220

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 2.39 Mile East of Md 658 · Structure no. 100000010105010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,770
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over US 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 over US 220 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 47,770 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,885 by 2026. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 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
CrossesUS 220
Location2.39 Mile East of Md 658
RouteInterstate 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64051, -78.79912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,770 (2009)
Projected traffic49,885 by 2026
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 over US 220 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Is 68 over US 220 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 over US 220 carry?

About 47,770 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over US 220?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 over US 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.