US Bridges

Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over Elk Lick Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.11 MI E of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000010156040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over Elk Lick Run is a concrete frame carrying Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2022. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 748 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 68 & Rmps 2 5 7
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location0.11 MI E of Md 144
RouteInterstate 68
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67346, -78.71667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width748 ft (228 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2002)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2022
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over Elk Lick Run built?

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

What condition is Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over Elk Lick Run carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 748 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 & Rmps 2 5 7 over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.