US Bridges

Green Street over Md Midland Railway

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · Westminster Md · Structure no. 200000CLW-01010

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,436
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Md Midland Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Street over Md Midland Railway in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 102 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 7,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,190 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesMd Midland Railway
LocationWestminster Md
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates39.57388, -76.99686
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,436 (2021)
Projected traffic12,190 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Green Street over Md Midland Railway built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Green Street over Md Midland Railway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Green Street over Md Midland Railway carry?

About 7,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Md Midland Railway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Green Street over Md Midland Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.