US Bridges

Md 36 over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.91 Mile North of Md 55 · Structure no. 100000010116010

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,853
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over Is 68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 6,853 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,860 by 2038. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 36
CrossesIs 68
Location0.91 Mile North of Md 55
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63249, -78.91761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,853 (2018)
Projected traffic6,860 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Md 36 over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Md 36 over Is 68 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 Md 36 over Is 68 carry?

About 6,853 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Is 68?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.