US Bridges

Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.67 MI S of Is 95 · Structure no. 200000CE0040010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Toad Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.67 MI S of Is 95
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61401, -75.98463
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2024)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$221,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Red Toad Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.