US Bridges

Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 1 Block West of Md 30 · Structure no. 200000CL0290010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,741
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,770 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHoucksville Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 Block West of Md 30
RouteCity Street 55
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.602, -76.8502
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,741 (2021)
Projected traffic7,770 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houcksville 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Houcksville Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.