Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa
PoorWashington County, Maryland · 0.64 MI E of Is 81 · Structure no. 200000W-0912010
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,909
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 58 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,203 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?
About 21,909 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.