US Bridges

Marion Street over I-68

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.23 MI W of Md 639 · Structure no. 200000A-C-10010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,530
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Street over I-68 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion Street over I-68 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 30,530 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,630 by 2039. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion Street
CrossesI-68
Location0.23 MI W of Md 639
RouteCity Street 2280
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65399, -78.75067
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,530 (2019)
Projected traffic37,630 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Marion Street over I-68 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Marion Street over I-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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Marion Street over I-68 carry?

About 30,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Marion Street over I-68?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Street over I-68?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.