US Bridges

Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 Elk Lick Run

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.86 M E of Br No 0115500 · Structure no. 100000010154014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
860 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 Elk Lick Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 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 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,040 by 2029. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 Wbr
CrossesMd 144 Elk Lick Run
Location0.86 M E of Br No 0115500
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.67552, -78.69078
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2009)
Projected traffic34,040 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Md 144 Elk Lick Run built?

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

What condition is Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 Elk Lick Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 Elk Lick Run carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 Wbr over Md 144 Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.