US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.1 MI E. of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000B-0563010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
513 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,084
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,084 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,507 by 2042. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesCSX Railroad and Gwynns
Location1.1 MI E. of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45458, -76.79904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,084 (2022)
Projected traffic15,507 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns 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 Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns carry?

About 8,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over CSX Railroad and Gwynns?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.