US Bridges

Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.42 MI S of Baron Road · Structure no. 200000CE0096010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,079
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Church Road
CrossesStoney Run
Location0.42 MI S of Baron Road
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62435, -75.96887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2024)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bethel Church Road over Stoney 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church Road over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.