US Bridges

Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.17 MI W of I 81 · Structure no. 200000W-0911010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,183
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older 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 18,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,303 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHalfway Boulevard
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.17 MI W of I 81
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62927, -77.77989
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,183 (2018)
Projected traffic31,303 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Halfway Boulevard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 18,183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway Boulevard over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.