US Bridges

Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 68

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 4.48 MI E of Md 742 · Structure no. 100000110048010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2014. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld Morgantown RD
CrossesInterstate 68
Location4.48 MI E of Md 742
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates39.6942, -79.3399
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 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 traffic1,152 by 2014
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 68 built?

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

What condition is Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 68 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 68?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Morgantown RD over Interstate 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.