US Bridges

Colora Road over Basin Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.52 MI N of Russell RD · Structure no. 200000CE0004010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colora Road over Basin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colora Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesColora Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.52 MI N of Russell RD
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates39.65818, -76.10354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colora Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colora Road over Basin Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Colora Road over Basin Run carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colora Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Colora Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.