US Bridges

North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.4 MI N of RTE 40 W · Structure no. 200000W-H-51010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,086
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 16,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,175 by 2037. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Burhans Blvd
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.4 MI N of RTE 40 W
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65128, -77.72225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,086 (2015)
Projected traffic22,175 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is North Burhans Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 16,086 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Burhans Blvd over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.