US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.65 Mile East of Md 272 · Structure no. 100000070017014
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,332
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 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 14,332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,498 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 40 WB over Little 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek carry?
About 14,332 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.