US Bridges

Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.06 Miles N of Md 276 · Structure no. 200000CE0043010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaibel RD
CrossesBranch of Basin Run
Location1.06 Miles N of Md 276
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6392, -76.08884
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic280 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 Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waibel RD over Branch of 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waibel RD over Branch of Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.