US Bridges

Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · On Allegany CO Line · Structure no. 100000210147014

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
533 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,844 by 2026. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesSideling Hill Creek
LocationOn Allegany CO Line
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.70354, -78.32102
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,950 (2009)
Projected traffic10,844 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek carry?

About 19,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Sideling Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.