US Bridges

Md 22 over CSX Trans.

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile West of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120068010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,940
9 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 22 over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 22 over CSX Trans. in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 29. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 22
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.06 Mile West of US 40
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51621, -76.15923
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,940 (9)
Projected traffic29,700 by 29
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 22 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 22 over CSX Trans. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 22 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 25,940 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 22 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Md 22 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.