Is 81 SB over Md 63/68
GoodWashington County, Maryland · 0.88 MI N of West Va Line · Structure no. 100000210077012
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 81 SB over Md 63/68 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 81 SB over Md 63/68 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 61,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,375 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 81 SB over Md 63/68 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Is 81 SB over Md 63/68 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Is 81 SB over Md 63/68 carry?
About 61,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Is 81 SB over Md 63/68?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Is 81 SB over Md 63/68?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.