Is 68 Wbr over Md 53
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.73 MI W of Md 658 · Structure no. 100000010117014
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- 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 Wbr over Md 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 Wbr over Md 53 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, 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 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 Wbr over Md 53 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 68 Wbr 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 Wbr over Md 53 carry?
About 29,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 Wbr 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 60 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 Wbr over Md 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.