US Bridges

Md 7C over Br of Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.63 Mile East of Md 267 · Structure no. 100000070065030

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
2,360
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7C over Br of Northeast Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 7C over Br of Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1900, 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 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,617 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMd 7C
CrossesBr of Northeast Creek
Location0.63 Mile East of Md 267
RouteState Highway 7C
Coordinates39.59234, -75.97095
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2009)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 7C over Br of Northeast Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 7C over Br of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 7C over Br of Northeast Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7C over Br of Northeast Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Md 7C over Br of Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.