US Bridges

Md 144 over Is 68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.48 M W of Br No 0114600 · Structure no. 100000010147010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144 over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 144
CrossesIs 68
Location0.48 M W of Br No 0114600
RouteState Highway 144
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70283, -78.63084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2009)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2026
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 Md 144 over Is 68 built?

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

What condition is Md 144 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 144 over Is 68 carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 144 over Is 68?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144 over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.