US Bridges

Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.17 MI W of Md 51 · Structure no. 200000A-0086010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,185
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMexico Farms Road
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.17 MI W of Md 51
RouteCounty Highway 512
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59842, -78.74188
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad 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 Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mexico Farms Road over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.