US Bridges

Md 948Y over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Washington CO · Structure no. 100000010128010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 948Y over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 948Y over Is 68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesMd 948Y
CrossesIs 68
Location0.3 MI W of Washington CO
RouteState Highway 948Y
Coordinates39.70579, -78.32846
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 948Y over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 948Y 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 948Y over Is 68 carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 948Y over Is 68?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 948Y over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.