US Bridges

US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · .34 Mile South of Md 591A · Structure no. 100000070004010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,282
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 94 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 11,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,923 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesBranch of Octararo Creek
Location.34 Mile South of Md 591A
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68607, -76.13821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,282 (2009)
Projected traffic16,923 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 1 over Branch of Octararo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek carry?

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

How long is US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Branch of Octararo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.