US Bridges

Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · .12 Mile South of Md 852G · Structure no. 100000060048040

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR is a concrete frame carrying Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 18,790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,857 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 27
CrossesMaryland Midland RR
Location.12 Mile South of Md 852G
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58538, -76.97722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,790 (2018)
Projected traffic18,857 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1959, making it 66 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 March 2024.

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

About 18,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Md 27 over Maryland Midland RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.