Wheatley Road over West Branch
PoorCecil County, Maryland · 0.99 MI NE of Md 272 · Structure no. 200000CE0060010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheatley Road over West Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheatley Road over West Branch in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wheatley Road over West Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Wheatley Road over West Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Wheatley Road over West Branch carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wheatley Road over West Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wheatley Road over West Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.