US Bridges

Md 948AL over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.27 MI E of US 40 Sc · Structure no. 100000010130010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 948AL over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 948AL over Is 68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2026. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesMd 948AL
CrossesIs 68
Location1.27 MI E of US 40 Sc
RouteState Highway 948AL
Coordinates39.66803, -78.4406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic127 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 948AL over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 948AL 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 948AL over Is 68 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 948AL over Is 68?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 948AL over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.