US Bridges

Md 482 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.151 Mile West of Md 20 · Structure no. 100000060037010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 482 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 482 over CSX Transportation in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 482
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.151 Mile West of Md 20
RouteState Highway 482
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61366, -76.85598
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,440 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 482 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 482 over CSX Transportation 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 482 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 10,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 482 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 482 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.