US Bridges

Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad

Poor

Baltimore County, Maryland · 50 Ft W Hammonds Ferry RD · Structure no. 200000B-0113010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,299 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLansdowne Boulevar
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location50 Ft W Hammonds Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 3227
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25238, -76.66443
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2022)
Projected traffic9,299 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lansdowne Boulevar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lansdowne Boulevar over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.