US Bridges

Md 222 over Octoraro Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.88 Mile South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000070026010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 222 over Octoraro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 222 over Octoraro Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 125 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,107 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 222
CrossesOctoraro Creek
Location0.88 Mile South of US 1
RouteState Highway 222
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66009, -76.15669
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic4,107 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 222 over Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is Md 222 over Octoraro 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 Md 222 over Octoraro Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 222 over Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Md 222 over Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.