US Bridges

Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.16 MI N of Md RTE 150 · Structure no. 200000B-0078010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,230 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEarls Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.16 MI N of Md RTE 150
RouteCounty Highway 4158
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34589, -76.39418
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2023)
Projected traffic5,230 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earls Road over AMTRAK 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Earls Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.