Md 286 over Back Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.3 M E of Ferry Slip RD · Structure no. 100000070053010
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 286 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 286 over Back Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,311 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,642 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 286 over Back Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 286 over Back Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Md 286 over Back Creek carry?
About 2,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Md 286 over Back Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Md 286 over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.