Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.44 MI E of US 48H · Structure no. 100000010108010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,611
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street 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 13,611 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,608 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street 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 Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street carry?
About 13,611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 Ramp B (6) over Howard Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.