Pigs Ear Road over Is 68
GoodGarrett County, Maryland · 0.05 MI N of Md 948L · Structure no. 100000110047010
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 999
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pigs Ear Road over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pigs Ear 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2012. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pigs Ear Road over Is 68 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pigs Ear Road over Is 68 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Pigs Ear Road over Is 68 carry?
About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pigs Ear Road over Is 68?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pigs Ear Road over Is 68?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.