US Bridges

Is 68 WB over Md 903

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.54 M E of Allegany CO · Structure no. 100000210150014

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 68 WB over Md 903 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 68 WB over Md 903 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 68 WB
CrossesMd 903
Location1.54 M E of Allegany CO
RouteInterstate 68
Coordinates39.71381, -78.29768
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 68 WB over Md 903 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 68 WB over Md 903 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 68 WB over Md 903 carry?

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

How long is Is 68 WB over Md 903?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 68 WB over Md 903?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.