US Bridges

Blooming Rose Road over Is 68

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.22 MI S of Md 42 · Structure no. 100000110042010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,113
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blooming Rose Road over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blooming Rose Road over Is 68 in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2026. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBlooming Rose Road
CrossesIs 68
Location0.22 MI S of Md 42
RouteCounty Highway 355
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65403, -79.43919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,113 (2010)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Blooming Rose Road over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blooming Rose Road over Is 68 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Blooming Rose Road over Is 68 carry?

About 2,113 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blooming Rose Road over Is 68?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Blooming Rose Road over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.