US Bridges

Md 128 over CSX Transportation

FairPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.48 Miles East of Md 30 · Structure no. 100000030071010

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,849
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 128 over CSX Transportation is a concrete slab carrying Md 128 over CSX Transportation in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 15,849 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,881 by 2048. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 128
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.48 Miles East of Md 30
RouteState Highway 128
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,849 (2024)
Projected traffic15,881 by 2048
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 128 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 128 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 128 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 15,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 128 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 128 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.