US Bridges

Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0113010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,971
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad in Montgomery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 38,971 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,319 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholson Lane
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.5 Miles East of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 4242
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04682, -77.10277
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,971 (2022)
Projected traffic48,319 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad built?

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

What condition is Nicholson Lane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 38,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholson Lane over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.