US Bridges

Md 7 over CSX Trans.

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120007010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,210
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 over CSX Trans. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 7 over CSX Trans. in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,678 by 2026. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 7
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.34 Mile South of US 40
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49102, -76.2034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,210 (2009)
Projected traffic14,678 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 7 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7 over CSX Trans. 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 Md 7 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 12,210 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.