US Bridges

Green Lantern RD over Is 68

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.23 MI S of US 40AL · Structure no. 100000110044010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Lantern RD over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Lantern RD 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2012. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Lantern RD
CrossesIs 68
Location0.23 MI S of US 40AL
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68307, -79.03783
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Green Lantern RD over Is 68 built?

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

What condition is Green Lantern RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Green Lantern RD over Is 68 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Lantern RD over Is 68?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Green Lantern RD over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.