Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek
FairGarrett County, Maryland · 0.48 Mile East of Md 742 · Structure no. 100000110038014
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 755 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,240
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, 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 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,440 by 2029. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek 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 Maple ST Bear Creek carry?
About 12,240 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek?
The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 WB over Maple ST Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.