US Bridges

Appleton Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. S of Barksdale RD · Structure no. 200000CE0109010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,438
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appleton Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Appleton Road over CSX Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAppleton Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. S of Barksdale RD
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66423, -75.81444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,438 (2024)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Appleton Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appleton Road 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 Appleton Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Appleton Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Appleton Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.