US Bridges

Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles E of US 40 · Structure no. 200000H-H-01010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,745
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Lane
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.1 Miles E of US 40
RouteCity Street MU042
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54528, -76.10539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,745 (2019)
Projected traffic7,010 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$645,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 5,745 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Lane over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.