US Bridges

Rowland Road over Basin Run

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Cecil County, Maryland · 0.26 MI S of Colora RD · Structure no. 200000CE0050030

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowland Road over Basin Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rowland Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRowland Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.26 MI S of Colora RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64466, -76.10308
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Rowland Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowland 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rowland Road over Basin Run carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rowland Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rowland Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.