US Bridges

Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.6 MI S Reisterstown RD · Structure no. 200000B-0139010

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,972
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 118 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,972 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSudbrook Lane
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.6 MI S Reisterstown RD
RouteCounty Highway 1707
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36806, -76.72752
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,972 (2021)
Projected traffic3,672 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sudbrook Lane over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.