Washington Street over CSXT Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficAllegany County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Cumberland ST · Structure no. 200000A-C-07010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over CSXT Railroad in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over CSXT Railroad built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over CSXT Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2018.
How much traffic does Washington Street over CSXT Railroad carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over CSXT Railroad?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over CSXT Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.