US Bridges

Gallaher Road over Gramies Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.27 MI N of Russell RD · Structure no. 200000CE0064010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallaher Road over Gramies Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gallaher Road over Gramies Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGallaher Road
CrossesGramies Run
Location0.27 MI N of Russell RD
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67569, -75.83656
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Gallaher Road over Gramies Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallaher Road over Gramies 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Gallaher Road over Gramies Run carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gallaher Road over Gramies Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gallaher Road over Gramies Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.