US Bridges

Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.1 MI E of Gillespie RD · Structure no. 200000CE0069010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
991
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDogwood RD
CrossesDogwood Run
Location0.1 MI E of Gillespie RD
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates39.6265, -76.84578
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic991 (2023)
Projected traffic1,340 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood RD over Dogwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run carry?

About 991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood RD over Dogwood Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.