Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad
PoorPosted for loadAllegany County, Maryland · .08 MI W of Cumberland ST · Structure no. 200000A-C-08010
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 140 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Fayette 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Fayette Street over CSXT Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.