Is 68 WB over Creek RD
FairWashington County, Maryland · 1.0 Mile West of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000210076014
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 WB over Creek RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Creek RD 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,559 by 2026. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 WB over Creek RD built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Is 68 WB over Creek RD 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Creek RD carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 WB over Creek RD?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 WB over Creek RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.