US Bridges

US 1 over Octoraro Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · .54 Mile North of Md 591A · Structure no. 100000070003010

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,282
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Octoraro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Octoraro Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 11,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,873 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesOctoraro Creek
Location.54 Mile North of Md 591A
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69336, -76.12508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,282 (2009)
Projected traffic13,873 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Octoraro Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Octoraro Creek carry?

About 11,282 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.