US Bridges

Dover Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.1 MI E Hanover Pike · Structure no. 200000B-0141010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dover Road over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDover Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI E Hanover Pike
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55871, -76.83818
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2022)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dover Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Dover Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dover Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.