US Bridges

Md 7C over AMTRAK

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 2.34 Mile North of Md 272 · Structure no. 100000070010010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7C over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 7C over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,249 by 2026. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 7C
CrossesAMTRAK
Location2.34 Mile North of Md 272
RouteState Highway 7C
Coordinates39.60329, -75.89898
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2009)
Projected traffic6,249 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 7C over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7C over AMTRAK 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 Md 7C over AMTRAK carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7C over AMTRAK?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7C over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.