US Bridges

Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.22 Mile West of Md 151 · Structure no. 100000030368010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,161
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,152 by 2026. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 158
CrossesTradepoint Railroad
Location0.22 Mile West of Md 151
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates39.24191, -76.45935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,161 (2009)
Projected traffic15,152 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad carry?

About 12,161 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 158 over Tradepoint Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.