US Bridges

Wilson Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 150 Ft W of Virginia Ave · Structure no. 200000W-H-23010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,849 by 2034. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilson Boulevard
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location150 Ft W of Virginia Ave
RouteU.S. Route 2600
Coordinates39.62936, -77.73711
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic16,849 by 2034
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wilson Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson 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 January 2024.

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

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.