US Bridges

New Valley Road over Basin Run

FairPosted for load

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.03 MI N of Basin Run RD · Structure no. 200000CE0087010

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Valley Road over Basin Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying New Valley Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Valley Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.03 MI N of Basin Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65634, -76.13367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Valley Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is New Valley Road over Basin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does New Valley Road over Basin Run carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Valley Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns New Valley Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.