US Bridges

Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.47 MI N of Virginia Ave · Structure no. 200000W-H-21010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,223
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 11,223 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,472 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurhans Boulevard
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.47 MI N of Virginia Ave
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63728, -77.73588
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,223 (2015)
Projected traffic15,472 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$600,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 11,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Burhans Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.