US Bridges

Is 68 WB over Rice Road

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.71 Miles East of Md 903 · Structure no. 100000210148014

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
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 WB over Rice Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB 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 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 29,410 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesRice Road
Location1.71 Miles East of Md 903
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.71035, -78.27561
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,950 (2009)
Projected traffic29,410 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 WB over Rice Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Rice Road 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 Rice Road carry?

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

How long is Is 68 WB 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Rice Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.