Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadHarford County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles N of US 40 · Structure no. 200000H-0169010
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,242
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,497 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad carry?
About 10,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Abingdon Road over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.