US Bridges

Baron RD over CSX Railroad

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Cecil County, Maryland · 0.16 MI N of Nazarene RD · Structure no. 200000CE0097010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baron RD over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baron RD over CSX Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaron RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.16 MI N of Nazarene RD
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6186, -75.9598
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baron RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baron RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baron RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baron RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Baron RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.