US Bridges

Md 68 over ST James Run

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.338 MI W of Md 65 · Structure no. 100000210152010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 68 over ST James Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 68 over ST James Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 68
CrossesST James Run
Location1.338 MI W of Md 65
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2010)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Md 68 over ST James Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 68 over ST James Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 68 over ST James Run carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 68 over ST James Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 68 over ST James Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.