Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road
FairGarrett County, Maryland · 1.72 Miles East of US 219 · Structure no. 100000110041014
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,440
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road 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 15,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,462 by 2026. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road carry?
About 15,440 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 WB over Lower New Germany Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.