US Bridges

Md 222 over CSX Trans.

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.32 Mile North of US 40 · Structure no. 100000070028010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 222 over CSX Trans. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 222 over CSX Trans. in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 13,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 222
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.32 Mile North of US 40
RouteState Highway 222
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57362, -76.06799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,680 (2018)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$691,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 222 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 222 over CSX Trans. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 222 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 13,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 222 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Md 222 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.