US Bridges

Mccauley Road over Basin Run

FairPosted for load

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.01 MI NE of DR Jack RD · Structure no. 200000CE0091010

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccauley Road over Basin Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Mccauley Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 141 years old, older 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMccauley Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.01 MI NE of DR Jack RD
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66189, -76.14708
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2023)
Projected traffic710 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccauley Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mccauley 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 Mccauley Road over Basin Run carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccauley Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mccauley Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.