US Bridges

Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile North of Md 808B · Structure no. 100000060003010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,728 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 27
CrossesMaryland Midland RR
Location0.4 Mile North of Md 808B
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55893, -77.00699
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2018)
Projected traffic10,728 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.