US Bridges

Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 1.08 Mile East of Md 495 · Structure no. 100000110053013

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,770
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River 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 17,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,833 by 2026. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68/US 219 EB
CrossesCasselman River
Location1.08 Mile East of Md 495
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.69473, -79.14065
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,770 (2009)
Projected traffic9,833 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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/US 219 EB over Casselman River built?

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

What condition is Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River carry?

About 17,770 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.