Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD
FairGarrett County, Maryland · 0.66 Mile East of W Va · Structure no. 100000110046014
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,710
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD 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 15,710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,630 by 2029. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD carry?
About 15,710 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 WB over Sand Spring RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.