US Bridges

Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 3.78 Miles E of Md 144WB · Structure no. 100000210088010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,780
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 19,780 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,220 by 2037. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesIs 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D
Location3.78 Miles E of Md 144WB
RouteInterstate 68
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71403, -78.1889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,780 (2017)
Projected traffic12,220 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D carry?

About 19,780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Is 70 Ebr Is 68 Ramp D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.