US Bridges

Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.0 MI W of US RTE 340 · Structure no. 200000W-5801010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,727
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 100 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 5 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,975 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Hook Road
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location1.0 MI W of US RTE 340
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32405, -77.72185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2018)
Projected traffic2,975 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sandy Hook Road 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 Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Hook Road over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.