Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 500 N. of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000030249010
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,699
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,571 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 5,699 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Cove Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.