US Bridges

Frist Road over Basin Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.19 MI S of Liberty G RD · Structure no. 200000CE0048010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frist Road over Basin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frist Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrist Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.19 MI S of Liberty G RD
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65502, -76.11732
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Frist Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frist 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 Frist Road over Basin Run carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frist Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frist Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.