US Bridges

Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles North of Md 117 · Structure no. 200000M-0134010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,897
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,897 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,381 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaring Station Roa
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.5 Miles North of Md 117
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16005, -77.25116
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,897 (2022)
Projected traffic9,381 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waring Station Roa 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 6,897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Waring Station Roa over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.