Is 68 EB over Rice Road
FairWashington County, Maryland · 1.71 Miles East of Md 903 · Structure no. 100000210148013
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,950
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 68 EB over Rice Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 EB over Rice Road in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,410 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 68 EB over Rice Road built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 68 EB over Rice Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Is 68 EB over Rice Road carry?
About 19,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 68 EB over Rice Road?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Is 68 EB over Rice Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.