US Bridges

Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 0.25 MI E Md RTE 925 · Structure no. 200000CH0013013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,105 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmallwood Drive EB
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.25 MI E Md RTE 925
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.60879, -76.9218
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,201 (2022)
Projected traffic16,105 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smallwood Drive EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation carry?

About 13,201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smallwood Drive EB over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.