US Bridges

Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.04 Mile North of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000010151010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2026. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 948AE
CrossesIs 68 Elk Lick Run
Location0.04 Mile North of Md 144
RouteState Highway 948AE
Coordinates39.68282, -78.66864
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic236 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run built?

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

What condition is Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 948AE over Is 68 Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.