US Bridges

Basin Run Road over Basin Run

FairPosted for load

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.01 MI W of Harmony C DR · Structure no. 200000CE0088010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basin Run Road over Basin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Run Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBasin Run Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.01 MI W of Harmony C DR
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65556, -76.13686
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basin Run Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basin Run 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 Basin Run Road over Basin Run carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Basin Run Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Basin Run Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.