US Bridges

Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.24 M E of Br No 0114000 · Structure no. 100000010141014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
601 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek 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 18,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,639 by 2026. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 Wbr
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.24 M E of Br No 0114000
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.69614, -78.54752
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length601 ft (183.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,551 (2009)
Projected traffic9,639 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Wbr over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek carry?

About 18,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 Wbr over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.