US Bridges

Md 7C over Stony Run

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.56 Mile South of Md 272 · Structure no. 100000070008010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7C over Stony Run is a concrete slab carrying Md 7C over Stony Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, 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 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,617 by 2026. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 7C
CrossesStony Run
Location0.56 Mile South of Md 272
RouteState Highway 7C
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59992, -75.95311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2009)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 7C over Stony Run built?

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

What condition is Md 7C over Stony Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 7C over Stony Run carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7C over Stony Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7C over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.