US Bridges

Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile East of Md 63 · Structure no. 100000210085010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2036. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 68
CrossesWinchester & Western RR
Location0.06 Mile East of Md 63
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58433, -77.81265
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 68 over Winchester & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.