US Bridges

Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · Rp FR US 40SC to I 68 EB · Structure no. 100000010135040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,992
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow is a concrete frame carrying Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow 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 9,992 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,791 by 2012. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIs 68 Ramp 5
CrossesPratt Hollow
LocationRp FR US 40SC to I 68 EB
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.67605, -78.4599
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,992 (1994)
Projected traffic11,791 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow built?

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

What condition is Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow carry?

About 9,992 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 Ramp 5 over Pratt Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.