US Bridges

Deaver RD over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.50 MI N of Marley RD · Structure no. 200000CE0098010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deaver RD over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deaver RD over CSX Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeaver RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.50 MI N of Marley RD
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6348, -75.88969
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deaver RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Deaver RD over CSX Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Deaver RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deaver RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deaver RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.