US 40 over Principio Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 1.0 Mile West of Md 7B · Structure no. 100000070014010
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Principio Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Principio Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,547 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Principio Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over Principio 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Principio Creek carry?
About 25,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Principio Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Principio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.