US Bridges

Tensor Lane over Is 68

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Allegany County, Maryland · At Is 68 · Structure no. 100000010143010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tensor Lane over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tensor Lane 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2023. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTensor Lane
CrossesIs 68
LocationAt Is 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69488, -78.52851
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic60 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tensor Lane over Is 68 built?

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

What condition is Tensor Lane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tensor Lane over Is 68 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tensor Lane over Is 68?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Tensor Lane over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.