US Bridges

Md 222 over Rock Run

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.84 Mile North of Md 276 · Structure no. 100000070027010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 222 over Rock Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 222 over Rock Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMd 222
CrossesRock Run
Location0.84 Mile North of Md 276
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates39.61386, -76.12592
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2012)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 222 over Rock Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 222 over Rock Run 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 222 over Rock Run carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Md 222 over Rock Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 222 over Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.