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Maryland 63 over CSX Trans.

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Washington County, Maryland · 1.08 Miles North of US 11 · Structure no. 100000210057010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maryland 63 over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maryland 63 over CSX Trans. in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2030. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaryland 63
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location1.08 Miles North of US 11
RouteState Highway 63
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61471, -77.81214
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2009)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maryland 63 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Maryland 63 over CSX Trans. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Maryland 63 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Maryland 63 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Maryland 63 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.