US Bridges

Allender Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 MI NW Pulaski HWY · Structure no. 200000B-0142040

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,607
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allender Road over CSX Railroad is a steel frame carrying Allender Road over CSX Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,977 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAllender Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 MI NW Pulaski HWY
RouteCounty Highway 3952
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40101, -76.40725
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,607 (2023)
Projected traffic6,977 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Allender Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allender 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Allender Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allender Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Allender Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.