US Bridges

Is 68 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.52 MI E of US 48H · Structure no. 100000010112010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
573 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, 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 3,284 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,941 by 2043. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 68 Ramp F(2)
CrossesCentre ST Queen City DR
Location0.52 MI E of US 48H
RouteInterstate 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6495, -78.75958
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length573 ft (174.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,284 (2023)
Projected traffic3,941 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR built?

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

What condition is Is 68 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR 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 F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR carry?

About 3,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR?

The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 Ramp F(2) over Centre ST Queen City DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.