US Bridges

Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile West of Is 795 · Structure no. 100000030033010

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,380
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 13,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,402 by 2026. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMcdonogh Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.06 Mile West of Is 795
RouteCounty Highway 2250
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,380 (2009)
Projected traffic14,402 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 13,380 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonogh Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.