US Bridges

Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.14 Mi. E. of Natl HWY S · Structure no. 200000A-C-02010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
692 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,319
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 5 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 19,319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,574 by 2039. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Avenue
CrossesFranklin Street & CSX RR
Location0.14 Mi. E. of Natl HWY S
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65981, -78.77481
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,319 (2019)
Projected traffic23,574 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR 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 Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR carry?

About 19,319 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Avenue over Franklin Street & CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.