US Bridges

Martha Lewis Boule over CSX

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.1 Mi. W. of US 40 · Structure no. 200000H-H-04010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha Lewis Boule over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martha Lewis Boule over CSX in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMartha Lewis Boule
CrossesCSX
Location0.1 Mi. W. of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.53454, -76.12059
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic610 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martha Lewis Boule over CSX built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martha Lewis Boule over CSX 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 2024.

How much traffic does Martha Lewis Boule over CSX carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martha Lewis Boule over CSX?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Martha Lewis Boule over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.