US Bridges

Md 956 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.18 MI W of W Va Line · Structure no. 100000010097010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,151
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 956 over CSX Transportation is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 956 over CSX Transportation in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,853 by 2026. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 956
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.18 MI W of W Va Line
RouteState Highway 956
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56426, -78.85083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,151 (2009)
Projected traffic7,853 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$535,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 956 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 956 over CSX Transportation 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 956 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 7,151 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 956 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 956 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.