FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IS 68 RAMP 6

Carrying IS 68 RAMP 6 over PRATT HOLLOW

RP FR I 68 EB TO US 40SC, Allegany, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
86 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IS 68 RAMP 6

The IS 68 RAMP 6 bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries IS 68 RAMP 6 over PRATT HOLLOW. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.3 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,992 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 86.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IS 68 RAMP 6 compares

▲ 35.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Maryland bridges
245
Bridges in Allegany · 15 in Poor condition
IS 68 RAMP 6 86.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
86.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.3 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,992 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000010136040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 68 RAMP 6 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IS 68 RAMP 6 against other structures in Allegany and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IS 68 RAMP 6?

IS 68 RAMP 6 in Allegany, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IS 68 RAMP 6 inspected?

IS 68 RAMP 6's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,992 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 68 RAMP 6 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IS 68 RAMP 6?

IS 68 RAMP 6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 86.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IS 68 RAMP 6?

IS 68 RAMP 6 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IS 68 RAMP 6 and does age affect safety?

IS 68 RAMP 6 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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