US Bridges

Guilford Road over CSX Transportation

Good

Howard County, Maryland · On Anne Arundel CO Line · Structure no. 200000HO0194010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,485
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Road over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guilford Road over CSX Transportation in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,485 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,170 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuilford Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
LocationOn Anne Arundel CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.12643, -76.78951
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,485 (2022)
Projected traffic18,170 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Guilford Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilford Road over CSX Transportation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Guilford Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 13,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Guilford Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Guilford Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.