US Bridges

Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of Dr. Jack Rd. · Structure no. 200000CE0108010

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
938
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 96 years old, older 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Grove Road
CrossesBasin Run
Location0.5 MI N of Dr. Jack Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65565, -76.12066
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2024)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Grove Road over Basin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.