Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficAllegany County, Maryland · 0.6 MI E of Washington ST · Structure no. 200000A-C-09010
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2018
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cumberland 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 Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cumberland Street over CSXT Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.