US Bridges

Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.75 Mile West of Md 56 · Structure no. 100000210035020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
Daily traffic
2,482
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre is a concrete culvert carrying Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2026. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 68
CrossesLittle Conococheague Cre
Location0.75 Mile West of Md 56
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates39.63987, -77.89977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2009)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 68 over Little Conococheague Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.