US Bridges

Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles SW of Md 192 · Structure no. 200000M-0083010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,611
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad is a steel frame carrying Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 19,611 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,121 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookville Road
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.4 Miles SW of Md 192
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.00551, -77.04984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,611 (2022)
Projected traffic24,121 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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

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 Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookville Road over CSXT 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 19,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Brookville Road over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.