Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI SE of Old Hanover · Structure no. 200000B-0140010
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Piney Grove Road 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 Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Piney Grove Road over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.