US Bridges

Is 68 over Buffalo Run

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 1.27 Miles E of W Va · Structure no. 100000110045020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
14,341
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 over Buffalo Run is a concrete culvert carrying Is 68 over Buffalo Run 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 14,341 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,630 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 68
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location1.27 Miles E of W Va
RouteInterstate 68
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65811, -79.4539
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,341 (2013)
Projected traffic24,630 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 over Buffalo Run built?

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

What condition is Is 68 over Buffalo Run 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 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 14,341 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Is 68 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.