US Bridges

Is 68 Ebr over Md 53

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.73 MI W of Md 658 · Structure no. 100000010117013

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 Ebr over Md 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 Ebr over Md 53 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 54 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,370 by 2029. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 Ebr
CrossesMd 53
Location0.73 MI W of Md 658
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.63488, -78.84341
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2009)
Projected traffic37,370 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ebr over Md 53 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Is 68 Ebr over Md 53 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 Ebr over Md 53 carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 Ebr over Md 53?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 Ebr over Md 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.