US Bridges

Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 MI S of Barnesville RD · Structure no. 200000M-0150010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeach Tree Road
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location1 MI S of Barnesville RD
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20603, -77.37142
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic558 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Peach Tree Road over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.