US Bridges

Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad

Poor

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E Merritt Blvd · Structure no. 200000B-0119014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,183
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,677 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPeninsula Expressw
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 MI E Merritt Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 5630
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25525, -76.50072
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,183 (2023)
Projected traffic13,677 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peninsula Expressw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Peninsula Expressw over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.