US Bridges

Is 68 WB over Md 742

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.33 Mile East of Md 42 · Structure no. 100000110040014

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 WB over Md 742 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Md 742 in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,440 by 2029. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesMd 742
Location0.33 Mile East of Md 42
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.66084, -79.40616
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2009)
Projected traffic18,440 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 WB over Md 742 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Md 742 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Md 742 carry?

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

How long is Is 68 WB over Md 742?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Md 742?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.