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Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.83 Mile West of Md 936 · Structure no. 100000010114014

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,640
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2029. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesMaryland 736 (midlothian
Location0.83 Mile West of Md 936
RouteInterstate 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63804, -78.94729
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,640 (2009)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian carry?

About 23,640 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Maryland 736 (midlothian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.