US Bridges

Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.32 MI E of Appleton RD · Structure no. 200000CE0067010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,053
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian is a concrete arch - deck carrying Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarksdale Road
CrossesWest Branch of Christian
Location0.32 MI E of Appleton RD
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66861, -75.80911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,053 (2023)
Projected traffic2,765 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian 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 Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian carry?

About 2,053 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Barksdale Road over West Branch of Christian?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.