US Bridges

Bloomingdale Road over CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Bloomingdale RD over CSX · Structure no. 200000BC2404010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,894
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomingdale Road over CSX is a concrete frame carrying Bloomingdale Road over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,826 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomingdale Road
CrossesCSX
LocationBloomingdale RD over CSX
RouteCity Street 2070
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30261, -76.66583
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,894 (2022)
Projected traffic9,826 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomingdale Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomingdale Road over CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomingdale Road over CSX carry?

About 7,894 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bloomingdale Road over CSX?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomingdale Road over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.