US Bridges

Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.23 MI NW of Md 51 · Structure no. 200000A-0085010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 68 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,545 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPittsburgh Pg Road
CrossesCSXT / Lockhouse RD
Location0.23 MI NW of Md 51
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58889, -78.73799
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2019)
Projected traffic2,545 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsburgh Pg Road over CSXT / Lockhouse RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.