US Bridges

Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci

FairPosted for load

Allegany County, Maryland · Frederick ST @ US 40ALT · Structure no. 200000A-C-01010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,771
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,652 by 2039. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Street / F
CrossesUS 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci
LocationFrederick ST @ US 40ALT
RouteCity Street 1412
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65469, -78.76122
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,771 (2019)
Projected traffic14,652 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci 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 Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci carry?

About 11,771 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Street / F over US 40 Alt CSX Queen Ci?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.