US Bridges

Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks

Good

Howard County, Maryland · Anne Arundel County Line · Structure no. 200000HO0117010

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,581
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 82 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 15,581 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,020 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesWhiskey Bottom RD
CrossesCSX RR Tracks
LocationAnne Arundel County Line
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates39.11, -76.82686
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,581 (2024)
Projected traffic19,020 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks carry?

About 15,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Bottom RD over CSX RR Tracks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.