US Bridges

Md 390 over CSX Transportation

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.45 MI N of Md 410 · Structure no. 100000150089010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,062
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 390 over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 390 over CSX Transportation in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 35,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,064 by 2026. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 390
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.45 MI N of Md 410
RouteState Highway 390
Coordinates38.99935, -77.03976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,062 (2009)
Projected traffic42,064 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 390 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Md 390 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 Md 390 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 35,062 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 390 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Md 390 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.