US Bridges

US 40 Scn over Is 68

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.59 MI E of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000010133010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Scn over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Scn 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 40 Scn
CrossesIs 68
Location0.59 MI E of Md 144
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.6757, -78.45876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2012)
Projected traffic312 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 US 40 Scn over Is 68 built?

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

What condition is US 40 Scn over Is 68 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 Scn over Is 68 carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Scn over Is 68?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Scn over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.