US Bridges

Is 68 Ebr over Md 55

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.53 MI E of Md 36 · Structure no. 100000010115013

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
755 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,410
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 Ebr over Md 55 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Is 68 Ebr over Md 55 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 26,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,370 by 2029. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 Ebr
CrossesMd 55
Location1.53 MI E of Md 36
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.63952, -78.8924
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,410 (2009)
Projected traffic37,370 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 Ebr over Md 55 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 68 Ebr over Md 55 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 Ebr over Md 55 carry?

About 26,410 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 Ebr over Md 55?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 Ebr over Md 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.