US Bridges

Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.40 MI E of Md 51A · Structure no. 100000010092010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
467 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,721
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61 in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 years old, older 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 14,721 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,133 by 2040. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 51
CrossesCSX Trans. Md 61
Location0.40 MI E of Md 51A
RouteState Highway 51
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64249, -78.76335
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,721 (2020)
Projected traffic15,133 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61 carry?

About 14,721 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Md 51 over CSX Trans. Md 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.