US Bridges

Harford Road over CSX Railroad

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI NE of Broadway · Structure no. 200000BC8026010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1914
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,713
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harford Road over CSX Railroad is a masonry arch - deck carrying Harford Road over CSX Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1914, so it is 125 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,053 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarford Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 MI NE of Broadway
RouteState Highway 147
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31707, -76.59484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,713 (2016)
Projected traffic13,053 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harford Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1914.

What condition is Harford Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Harford Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,713 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harford Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Harford Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.