US Bridges

Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile West of Md 742 · Structure no. 100000110015014

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2026. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesWater ST Youghiogheny R
Location0.12 Mile West of Md 742
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.66104, -79.40754
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2009)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Water ST Youghiogheny R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.