US Bridges

Old Cumberland RD over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · At Is 68 · Structure no. 100000010144010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cumberland RD over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cumberland RD 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2012. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cumberland RD
CrossesIs 68
LocationAt Is 68
RouteCounty Highway 558
Coordinates39.69449, -78.5102
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic236 by 2012
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cumberland RD over Is 68 built?

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

What condition is Old Cumberland RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cumberland RD over Is 68 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Cumberland RD over Is 68?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cumberland RD over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.