US Bridges

Md 144WB over Is 68

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 3.58 Mile West of US 522 · Structure no. 100000210151010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144WB over Is 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144WB over Is 68 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2026. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 144WB
CrossesIs 68
Location3.58 Mile West of US 522
RouteState Highway 144WB
Coordinates39.69774, -78.24681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2009)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 144WB over Is 68 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 144WB over Is 68 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 144WB over Is 68 carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144WB over Is 68?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144WB over Is 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.