US Bridges

Md 7C over Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile South of Md 272 · Structure no. 100000070009010

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7C over Northeast Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Md 7C over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 7C
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.27 Mile South of Md 272
RouteState Highway 7C
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2024)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2044
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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 7C over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7C over Northeast 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 7C over Northeast Creek carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7C over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7C over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.