US Bridges

Firetower Road over Basin Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.19 MI S of Wayne ST · Structure no. 200000CE0051010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,219
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firetower Road over Basin Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Firetower Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFiretower Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.19 MI S of Wayne ST
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65552, -76.08429
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,219 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firetower Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firetower 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Firetower Road over Basin Run carry?

About 1,219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Firetower Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Firetower Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.