Russell Road over Basin Run
PoorPosted for loadCecil County, Maryland · 0.24 MI W of Colora RD · Structure no. 200000CE0049010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Road over Basin Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Road over Basin Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Russell Road over Basin Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Russell Road over Basin Run carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Russell Road over Basin Run?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Road over Basin Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.