US Bridges

Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad

Poor

Baltimore County, Maryland · 50 Ft N Lansdowne RD · Structure no. 200000B-0100010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,077
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,809 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHammonds Ferry Roa
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location50 Ft N Lansdowne RD
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25276, -76.66351
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,077 (2023)
Projected traffic8,809 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Hammonds Ferry Roa over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.