US Bridges

Md 546 over Is 68

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile S of Md 546F · Structure no. 100000110012010

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 546 over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 546 over Is 68 in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,725 by 2030. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 546
CrossesIs 68
Location0.08 Mile S of Md 546F
RouteState Highway 546
Coordinates39.68406, -78.97014
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2014)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 546 over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Md 546 over Is 68 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 546 over Is 68 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Md 546 over Is 68?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Md 546 over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.