US Bridges

Russell Road over Gramies Run

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.05 MI N of Gallaher RD · Structure no. 200000CE0065010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Gramies Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over Gramies Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesGramies Run
Location0.05 MI N of Gallaher RD
RouteCounty Highway 421
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6733, -75.83291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic243 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Gramies Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Gramies Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Gramies Run carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Gramies Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Gramies Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.