US Bridges

US 40/US 219 over Is 68

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.47 Mile N of Md 948H · Structure no. 100000110049010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,402
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40/US 219 over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40/US 219 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 5 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 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,972 by 2026. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 40/US 219
CrossesIs 68
Location0.47 Mile N of Md 948H
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.68931, -79.24984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,402 (2009)
Projected traffic4,972 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 40/US 219 over Is 68 built?

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

What condition is US 40/US 219 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 40/US 219 over Is 68 carry?

About 4,402 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40/US 219 over Is 68?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 40/US 219 over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.