US Bridges

Winch RD over CSX Railroad

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.33 Miles S of Is 95 · Structure no. 200000CE0093010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winch RD over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winch RD over CSX Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWinch RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.33 Miles S of Is 95
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates39.58645, -76.03579
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winch RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winch RD over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Winch RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winch RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Winch RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.