US Bridges

DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.12 MI S of Basin Run RD · Structure no. 200000CE0047010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,757
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,366 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDR Jack Road
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.12 MI S of Basin Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65975, -76.14562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2023)
Projected traffic2,366 by 2043
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is DR Jack Road over Abandoned 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 2023.

How much traffic does DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns DR Jack Road over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.