US Bridges

Md 152 over CSX Transportation

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.25 Mile North of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120036010

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,672
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 152 over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 152 over CSX Transportation in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 years old, older 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 24,672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,593 by 2026. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 152
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.25 Mile North of US 40
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates39.43437, -76.33998
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,672 (2009)
Projected traffic31,593 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 152 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Md 152 over CSX Transportation 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 152 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 24,672 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 152 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Md 152 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.