US Bridges

US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · Intersection With Is 68 · Structure no. 100000010168010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,841
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,841 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2029. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 220
CrossesI-68 and Md 144 Ramp
LocationIntersection With Is 68
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates39.67349, -78.71729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,841 (2009)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp carry?

About 3,841 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 over I-68 and Md 144 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.