US Bridges

Sandy Mile RD over Is 68

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · @ Is 68 · Structure no. 100000210071010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
399 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Mile RD over Is 68 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Mile RD over Is 68 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2012. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Mile RD
CrossesIs 68
Location@ Is 68
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71272, -78.22939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sandy Mile RD over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Sandy Mile RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Mile RD over Is 68 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Mile RD over Is 68?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Mile RD over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.